The Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO

ISRO, the Indian Space Research Organisation, has successfully tested its device, Nabhmitra. Located at its Space Applications Centre in Ahmedabad, ISRO's device is targeted at increasing the safety of fishermen during their sea expeditions. Nabhmitra functions using sophisticated satellite communication technology, offering two-way messaging between fishermen and maritime authorities. It provides vital weather updates and cyclone warnings in the local language, allows distress messages to be sent during emergencies, identifies the precise location of distressed boats, offers navigational assistance to fisherman, and aids in identifying productive fishing fields. The successful testing occurred at Neendakara.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

  1. ISRO has developed a new device, Nabhmitra, to increase the safety of fishermen during their sea expeditions.
  2. The device uses advanced satellite communication for two-way messaging between the vessels and maritime authorities.
  3. Along with sending critical weather and cyclone warnings in the native language, this device also has the capability to send distress signals during emergencies.
  4. Furthermore, Nabhmitra provides navigational help by supplying information about shipping channels and maritime peripheries.
  5. Nabhmitra also aids in identifying productive fishing fields for efficient operations.