The students of II B.Sc IV Sem (PCM and PMC) were taken to ISRO on Tuesday, 19.07.2022 along with two faculty members Ms Anupama and Mr.Akshay S
ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC) is the lead center of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) responsible for design, development, assembly & integration of communication, navigation, remote sensing, scientific and small satellite missions. For the benefit of students there is a space exhibition center at ISAC. Our students were able to see the exhibition. Scientist Mr. H L Srinivasa explained each and every display unit kept for the exhibition. It includes the models of the first Indian satellite Aryabhatta, APPLE, INSAT series etc.Students also gained knowledge about how television signals are broadcasted with the help of satellites. Various images of India taken at different angles from the satellites, for the purpose of geographical/weather study were seen. Different electronic devices used in satellite and space communication were explained. The ‘clean room’ concept for assembling of satellites was shown. Currently scientists were working on three major projects which include OCEANSAT launching used for identification of potential fishing zones, sea state forecasting, coastal zone studies and inputs for weather forecasting and climatic studies which will be launched in coming years. A video depicting the moon mission of ‘Chandraayan-1’ was also displayed. At last, Scientist answered many of the doubts which students had about satellite launching. Also, Mr. Srinivasa clearly explained how the students can get in to ISRO by applying for various posts.