EDUCATIONAL VISIT TO "NRSC OUTREACH PROGRAM, INDIAN SPACE RESEARCH ORGANIZATION (ISRO), HYDERABAD"

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EDUCATIONAL VISIT
TO
"NRSC OUTREACH PROGRAM, INDIAN SPACE RESEARCH ORGANIZATION
(ISRO), HYDERABAD" on 25th  July, 2025.

Venue: National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Jeedimetla, Hyderabad
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Coordinator:
Dr. M. Sunandana Reddy
Faculty Advisor
GEOSCIENCE & REMOTE SENSING SOCIETY (GRSS) OF IEEE, RGMCET
Department of Civil Engineering

Organized by
GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING SOCIETY (GRSS)
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
RGM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Autonomous)
Nandyal, India.

Event Overview
The IEEE GRSS (Geoscience & Remote Sensing Society) student branch of RGMCET organized an educational visit to the NRSC Outreach Program at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Hyderabad. This educational excursion provided students with comprehensive exposure to India's advanced space research programs and satellite communication technologies, offering invaluable insights into the practical applications of
remote sensing and GIS technologies in space science.

Organizing Body: GRSS Society of IEEE RGMCET Student Branch, Department of Civil Engineering, RGMCET, Nandyal

Event Objectives

• Expose students to advanced developments in Indian space research and satellite communication
• Understand ISRO's contributions to national and global space exploration
• Learn about NRSC's role in satellite data processing and applications
• Connect theoretical knowledge of remote sensing with real-world space applications
• Inspire students towards careers in space science and satellite technology
• Promote awareness of India's achievements in space exploration
• Understand applications of space technology in civil engineering, agriculture, and disaster management

Distinguished Speakers (Experts)

• Dr. R. Srinivas, HEAD, SPOD
• Dr. Shafali Tandon, Scientist & Team

Guest Lecture Session
The visit commenced with a comprehensive guest lecture conducted by senior ISRO scientists covering:

• ISRO's Past Achievements: Overview of successful missions including Aryabhata (1975), IRS series satellites, Chandrayaan-1 and 2, Mangalyaan, and recent Chandrayaan-3 success
• Current Missions: Details about ongoing projects including Gagan Yaan (human spaceflight program), Aditya-L1 (solar mission), and various earth observation satellites
• Future Plans: Insights into upcoming missions, space station development, and interplanetary exploration programs

The session covered practical applications in:

• Civil Engineering: Use of satellite imagery for urban planning, infrastructure monitoring, and construction site analysis
• Agriculture: Crop monitoring, yield prediction, and precision farming techniques
• Disaster Management: Early warning systems, damage assessment, and emergency response planning
• Weather Monitoring: Meteorological satellite data interpretation and weather forecasting

Exhibition Section
ISRO Mission Models Display
Students observed detailed scale models of ISRO's major missions:
 Chandrayaan Series: Models showcasing lunar orbiter, lander, and rover components with detailed explanations of their scientific instruments
 Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission): Interactive model demonstrating the spacecraft's journey to Mars and its scientific achievements
 PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle): Detailed model showing multi-stage rocket configuration and satellite deployment mechanisms
 GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle): Advanced launch vehicle model with cryogenic engine technology explanation
 Communication Satellites: Models of INSAT and GSAT series satellites with their transponder configurations

We express our sincere gratitude to the NRSC and ISRO staff for their excellent hospitality, comprehensive presentations, and patient responses to student queries. Special appreciation goes to the college faculty and IEEE GRSS team for organizing this remarkable educational visit that has undoubtedly contributed to the holistic development of our students.

Organized by: IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS), Dept. of Civil Engineering

Coordinator & Faculty Advisor: Dr. M. Sunandana Reddy

GRSS Officers:

Chair: Avula Narayana Reddy
Vice-Chair: Kota Ravi Teja
Secretary: Satharlla Kalyani
Treasurer: RaghuramaPranavanthAnuragh
Webmaster: Pagadala Reddy Lokesh

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• National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC),
• Jeedimetla,
• Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
• India

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