OCEANSAT : Features  




Oceansat-2 satellite mainframe systems derive their heritage from previous IRS missions and launched by PSLV-C14 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota on Sept. 23, 2009. It carries three payloads:
  • Ocean Colour Monitor (OCM)
  • Ku-band Pencil Beam scatterometer (SCAT) developed by ISRO
  • Radio Occultation Sounder for Atmosphere (ROSA) developed by the Italian Space Agency.
Oceansat-2 is envisaged to provide continuity of operational services of Oceansat-1(IRS-P4) with enhanced application potential.
 
Launch dateSept 23, 2009
Launch siteSHAR, Sriharikota
Launch vehiclePSLV - C14
OrbitPolar Sun Synchronous
Altitude720 km
Inclination98.28°
Period99.31 minutes
Local time of Eq. crossing12 noon ± 10 minutes
Repetitivity cycle2 days
PlayloadsOCM, SCAT and ROSA
Mass at lift off960 kg
Power15 Sq.m Solar panels generating 1360W, Two 24 Ah Ni-Cd Battries
Mission Life5 years


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