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5.3. The Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellite
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- 1.
What does IRS stand for?
Hint
Think of the country's space programs.
- 2.
When was IRS-1A launched?
Hint
Consider the timeline of India's space achievements.
- 3.
What year was IRS-1A launched?
- 1985
- 1988
- 1991
Hint
Recall the starting point of India's IRS program.
- 4.
True or False: IRS-1B provided better image repetivity than IRS-1A.
- True
- False
Hint
Consider the advancements made after IRS-1A.
- 5.
Analyze how the improvement in spatial resolution of IRS satellites can impact agricultural monitoring.
Hint
Consider the relation between data clarity and decision making in agriculture.
- 6.
Discuss the implications of IRS satellites on emergency response during natural disasters.
Hint
Link the functionality of remote sensing to critical decision-making during crises.
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