ISRO-developed device for fishers’ safety successfully tested at Neendakara: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has reached a key milestone by successfully testing its unique ‘Nabhmitra’ device. This device, developed at ISRO’s Space Applications Centre in Ahmedabad, aims to enhance the safety of fishermen during their sea expeditions. The device was successfully tested at Neendakara, where it was put aboard a fishing vessel and its capabilities were evaluated in the presence of scientists and Fisheries department officials.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023
Indian Space Research Centers & Units
| Indian Space Research Centers & Units | |
| Location | Space Centres |
| New Delhi | DOS branch secretariat |
| ISRO branch office | |
| Delhi earth station | |
| Dehradun | Indian Institute of Remote Sensing |
| Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia-Pacific (CSSTEAP) | |
| Byalalu | Indian Deep Space Network (IDSN) |
| Indian Space Science Data Centre (ISSDC) | |
| Lucknow | ISTRAC Ground Station |
| Kolkata | Eastern RRCC |
| Aluva | Ammonium Perchlorate Experimental Plant |
| Bhopal | Master Control Facility-B (MCF) |
| Chandigarh | Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) |
| Shillong | North Eastern Space Application Centre |
| Hyderabad | NRSA or NRSC – National Remote Sensing Agency /Centre |
| Tirupati | NMRF-National Atmospheric Research Laboratory |
| Sriharikota | Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), SHAR |
| Port Blair | Down Range Station |
| Mahendra Giri | ISRO Propulsion Complex |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre |
| Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre | |
| ISRO Inertial Systems Unit | |
| Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) | |
| Hassan | Master Control Facility |
| Banglore | Space Commission |
| Department of Space and ISRO Headquarters | |
| Civil Engineering Programme Office | |
| U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) | |
| Laboratory for Electro-Optical Systems (LEOS) | |
| Southern RRSC | |
| Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) | |
| INSAT Program Office | |
| NNRMS Secretariat- National Natural Resources Management System | |
| Antrix Corporation | |
| ISTRAC-ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network | |
| New Space India Limited (NSIL) | |
| Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre | |
| Mumbai | ISRO Liaison office |
| Nagpur | Central RRSC-Regional Remote Sensing Centre |
| Mount Abu | Infrared Observatory |
| Ahmedabad | Space Application Centre (SAC) |
| Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) | |
| Development & Educational Communication Unit (DECU) | |
| Jodhpur | Western RRSC – Regional Remote Sensing Centre |
| Udaipur | Solar Observatory |
Satellite-Based Communication for Fisher Safety
Nabhmitra operates on the basis of advanced satellite communication technology, allowing seamless two-way messaging between fishing boats and maritime authorities stationed at sea. This breakthrough technology greatly improves the communication channels and safety measures available to fishermen during their voyages.
ISRO’s Nabhmitra device: Key Features and Functions
- Weather and Cyclone Warnings: The device facilitates the transmission of critical weather updates and cyclone warnings to fishing boats in the local language. This allows fisherman to be updated about potentially hazardous conditions and make informed decisions about their operations.
- Distress Messages: Fishermen can now send distress messages to the authorities in case of emergencies. When faced with obstacles such as capsizing or fires, fishermen can trigger the distress signal with a single button click, instantly notifying the control centre to their position.
- Emergency Connectivity: Upon receiving a distress signal, the control center is immediately notified, including the precise location of the distressed fishing boat. Simultaneously, the boat’s crew receives a response message from the control center, assuring them that help is on the way.
- Navigational Assistance: In addition to safety features, Nabhmitra also serves as a valuable navigational tool. It provides vital information about shipping channels and maritime boundaries, assisting fishermen in navigating safely through often challenging waters.
- Fishing Field Identification: The capabilities of the device go beyond safety issues. Nabhmitra facilitates in the identification of fishing fields, making fishing operations more successful and productive.