Industrial Visit: UR Rao Satellite Centre
The UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) is the main hub for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and plays a key role in the design, development, assembly, and integration of satellites for various purposes, including Earth observation, navigation, space science, communication, remote sensing, scientific missions, and small satellite missions.
The students arrived at UR Rao Satellite Centre in Bangalore at 10:30 AM. After completing the necessary security checks, they were taken to an exhibition. This exhibition featured models of previous satellites such as Aryabhata and Rohini, satellite system features, scaled models of satellites, and information about satellite technologies. The exhibition was aimed at both the general public and students, with displays of various antennas and images depicting the early days when satellite parts were transported using buffalo-drawn vehicles to launch stations. Additionally, there were models of astronauts, traditional methods like parachutes for balancing satellites, as well as models of Chandrayaan-3 and the Siva Shakthi point of Vikrant.
Following the exhibition, a staff member gave a class, including a video showing the launch and landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon. The session also covered the concept behind Chandrayaan-4, which involves landing a rover on the moon, collecting samples, and returning them to Earth. Students were given the opportunity to handle some of the components used in building satellites to enhance their understanding. They then asked questions, which were answered by the staff.
Later, students were shown the clean room where spacecraft and satellite components are assembled and tested under strict conditions to prevent contamination. These clean rooms are designed to maintain extremely low levels of particulates, such as dust, microbes, and chemical vapors, to ensure the quality and reliability of space equipment. The rooms are equipped with advanced air filtration systems, and strict cleanliness protocols are followed. Personnel must wear special suits to minimize contamination during the assembly process. Mr.Ranjith Viswanathan,System Engineer ,Scientist- Engineer SF at ISRO , provided detailed explanations, addressing students’ queries. After that, the session was concluded .All IEEE members actively participated in interactive sessions and were guided by Mr. Sanoj Thonakot, IEEE SB NCERC mentor.
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- Date: 05 Aug 2024
- Time: 05:00 AM UTC to 10:00 AM UTC
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