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Explain the importance of satellite communication in India
Discuss the importance of the following in the present day life:
Satellites
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Importance of satellite communication:
- Communication through satellites emerged as a new era in the system of communication in our country.
- The use of satellites in getting a continuous and synoptic view of the larger areas has made this communication system very vital for the country.
- Satellite images are used for weather forecasting.
- Monitoring of natural calamities.
- Surveillance of border areas.
- India’s Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) and Remote Sensing Satellite System (IRS) support multipurpose functions like telecommunication, meteorological observation, and remote sensing for agriculture, disaster management, and environmental monitoring.
- They are used for relaying signals to television, telephone, radio, and mobile phone.
- They are also useful in weather detection, internet, and military applications.
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