By iastoppers.com
NISAR aims to map earthquake-prone regions in the Himalayas with unparalleled regularity, enhancing seismic studies
Every 12 days, the satellite creates a deformation map, potentially giving early warnings of land subsidence in active regions
Operating in L and S frequency bands, NISAR provides high-resolution, all-weather data from its sun-synchronous orbit
Learn how strain affects rocks in the Himalayas, a result of the Indian Plate colliding and pushing against the Eurasian Plate
Built by the space agencies of the US and India, NISAR is a Low Earth Orbit observatory set to operate for at least three years
NISAR houses L and S-band Synthetic Aperture Radar instruments, allowing for high-resolution imaging in all weather conditions
The intricate instruments on NISAR, from its 39-foot antenna reflector to its dual-frequency radars provided by NASA and ISRO
While NASA utilizes the L-band radar for global science operations, ISRO will leverage the S-band radar for extensive research
NISAR stands as a testament to international cooperation, pushing the boundaries of seismic mapping and disaster preparedness