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Satellite Based Observations of Forest Fires, 2024 in Uttarakhand

Arijit Roy | April 26, 2024 | 1375 Views
Arijit Roy, Shailja Mamgain, CM Bhatt and Harish Karnatak Wildfires in Uttarakhand have become a recurring phenomenon over the years, which are getting intensified with the changing climate over time. Wildfire season in Uttarakhand starts from mid-February, characterized by dry weather and fuel condition owing to rising temperatures. These conditions persist till mid-June, posing substantial challenges to the forest fire Continue Reading »

Innovative technologies for smart education

Dr. Harish Karnatak | April 22, 2024 | 1823 Views
The computer technology is primarily used for automation of various human activities. The automation process using computation methods is done by software programmes which enables transfer of human intelligence into the computer systems. Utilization of advanced computation technologies for training and education especially development of innovative learning contents is very important. The innovative learning contents in educational technologies are emerging Continue Reading »

Microwave SAR Remote Sensing Applications in Tea Plantations

Dr. Dipanwita Haldar | April 19, 2024 | 1056 Views
Dipanwita Haldar and Suresh Kumar India is the second largest producer of tea after China. Tea requires a moderately hot and humid climate. Climate influences yield, crop distribution and quality. Tea grows best on well-drained fertile acid soil on high lands. Tea grows best in areas with a maximum temperature of 16-32ºC and a well distributed rainfall of about 150 cm per Continue Reading »

Blockchain technology- An Intelligent ledger for Geospatial data

Dr. Harish Karnatak | April 8, 2024 | 644 Views
Blockchain technology is a decentralized and immutable ledger system that enables secure and transparent transactions or data exchanges. It operates on a distributed network of computers, known as nodes, which collectively validate and record transactions in a chronological and tamper-resistant manner. Each transaction, or block, is cryptographically linked to the previous one, forming a chain of blocks. The decentralized nature Continue Reading »

Remote Sensing and Archaeology: Uncovering the Past

Shefali Agrawal | April 5, 2024 | 996 Views
The power of earth observation, proximal sensing, in-situ observations and their interpretation has tremendously increased, enabling us to perceive the invisible and gain fresh insights into the past and our own identity. Various studies have demonstrated that RS has played a significant role towards archaeological research and in developing a broad understanding of the past. This is because of their Continue Reading »