Communication System at Dakshin Gangotri, Antarctica.

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Brief Description (Abstract):

A reliable communication system is a major requirement for a remote station like 'Dakshin Gangotri' where traditional equipments cannot function effectively due to long distances and peculiar weather and ionospheric conditions. The satellite communication system overcomes these difficulties and provides a reliable and high quality telex, telephone and video communication which facilitates instantaneous contact over the entire world without much loss in the communication quality. The Satcom 'Hind' was put into operation after repairs in the hangar garage as an alternative communication system, during the Fifth Indian Expedition to Antarctica.

Status: Completed

Purpose: INMARSAT (International Maritime Space Organisation) is providing space segment for maritime communication, thereby assisting in improving distress and safety of the sea communication efficiency and management of ships and maritime public correspondence. INMARSAT was established on 16th July, 1979, and has fiftythree countries as its members. INMARSAT system uses satellites to relay communication from ship and coast-earth stations. The INMARSAT satellites are placed in geostationary orbit (36,000 km above the equator), on Altantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans at longitudes of W 026?, E 179? and 063? respectively, providing near-global coverage.

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Keyword(s): Earth Science-Human Dimensions,

Place/Location(s): Dakshin Gangotri, Antarctic,

Project: Communication System at Dakshin Gangotri,

Topic Category(s): Structure,

Date(s): 2020-09-08 (Creation),

Resource Contact(s):
1. Name : Dr. Tata Sudhakar
    Role : PrincipalInvestigator
    Phone : 8322525515
    E-Mail : ictd [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Distributor Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : Distributor
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Metadata Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : PointOfContact
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Extent:
Start Date : 1985-01-01
End Date   : 1986-12-31