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ISRO's satellites EOS-06 (Oceansat-3) and INSAT-3DR are actively tracking Cyclone Fengal, which has been approaching Tamil Nadu since November 23, 2024.
The EOS-06 satellite's Scatterometer helped in the early detection of Cyclone Fengal by identifying ocean wind patterns, providing crucial lead time for disaster preparedness.
What is Scatterometer and its uses
A Scatterometer is a type of radar sensor used on satellites to measure ocean surface wind patterns.
The data collected by scatterometers can be used for weather forecasting, cyclone tracking, and understanding monsoons
The Scatterometer Satellite-1 (SCATSAT-1) was a satellite developed by ISRO that provided weather forecasting, cyclone prediction, and tracking services to India.
The satellite carried a Ku-band scatterometer that measured the speed and direction of ocean surface winds.
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