IIT Kanpur Unveils India’s First DORIS Beacon, Boosting Indigenous Navigation Capabilities
मुख्य बातें
- •IIT-Kanpur installs India’s first DORIS beacon, enhancing satellite navigation capabilities.
- •DORIS system enables precise orbit determination for low Earth orbit satellites.
- •The beacon is part of a global network managed by the International DORIS Service.
- •Collaboration between IIT-Kanpur and ISRO underscores India’s push for indigenous space technology.
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) has achieved a significant milestone by hosting India’s first Doppler Orbitography and Radiopositioning Integrated by Satellite (DORIS) beacon. The installation, completed recently, marks a crucial advancement in the country’s satellite navigation and geodetic infrastructure.
DORIS is a ground-based system used for precise orbit determination of satellites, particularly those in low Earth orbit. It operates by receiving and analyzing radio signals from satellites, enabling highly accurate tracking of their positions. The beacon installed at IIT-Kanpur will contribute to improving the precision of satellite data, supporting applications in meteorology, geodesy, and disaster management.
The DORIS system is part of a global network managed by the International DORIS Service (IDS), which includes over 60 stations worldwide. India’s inclusion in this network enhances its role in international space collaborations and strengthens its indigenous navigation capabilities. The project was executed in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), reflecting a synergy between academic research and national space missions.
