INDIA METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENTMausam Bhawan,Lodi RoadNew Delhi 110003 |
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The India
Meteorological Department (IMD) has launched a new satellite-based broadcast
service which will enable user at any site within the footprints of AsiaStar
to receive the whole set of INSAT satellite imageries, weather data and
meteorological information. This establishes a low cost forecasting service
with all desired information available.This has specific application for
coastal and shipping for weather warnings and forecasting through a low cost
Satellite Digital Radio System. "The satellite broadcast technology can
deliver meteorological forecasts and warnings to any part of globe without
any distortion or loss of accuracy." The service is available in an area
covered by AsiaStar-Footprints which covers Middle East, Central South Asia
and Far East countries. Availability of service to close user group requires
an authorisation from IMD for reception of met data. BROADCAST CONTENTS
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WorldSpace is the
pioneer of Direct Satellite delivery of Digital Audio and Multimedia
services. It serves Asia, Europe and Africa. IMD has associated with
WorldSpace Corporation Satellite Broadcast System - AsiaStar for Broadcasting
of Meteorological Products to all the users in India and neighbouring
countries within the footprint of AsiaStar.A low cost ground reception system
for visualisation and analysis of data and products is commercially available
with multiple vendors. For
authorisation and detailed information, please contact Deputy
Director general of Meteorology (Telecommunication) Mausam
Bhawan, Lodhi Road ,New Delhi - 110003 (INDIA) E-mail:
rthnewdelhi@imdmail.gov.in Fax:
+91-11-24699216/ 24623220 Website:
www.imd.gov.in |
