Earth remote sensing satellites (EOS) are primarily designed to:
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Answer: Monitor weather, land use, and environmental changes on Earth
Explanation: Earth Observation Satellites (EOS) under ISRO are designed for remote sensing of Earth.
They collect data about the Earth's surface without physical contact.
Main functions:
Monitoring weather and climate patterns
Tracking land use and land cover changes
Observing deforestation, agriculture, and urbanization
Studying natural disasters like floods, cyclones, droughts
Additional Key Facts
EOS satellites use optical, infrared, and microwave sensors
India’s important EOS satellites: Cartosat series (mapping)and Resourcesat series
Applications include: Agriculture forecasting, Disaster management and Environmental monitoring
Potential Exam Questions and Answers
Q. Which satellite series is used for land mapping in India?
Ans: Cartosat series
Q. Which natural disasters can EOS satellites help monitor?
Ans: Floods, cyclones, droughts