00:00NISR. A new vision for Earth, imagine an eye in the sky, capable of seeing through any obstacle, day or night, and detecting changes as small as a single centimeter.
00:10That's precisely what NISR is. A revolutionary Earth observation satellite.
00:16The culmination of over a decade of collaborative effort between two space powerhouses, NASA and ISRO.
00:22This groundbreaking mission is poised to redefine our understanding of climate change and natural disasters.
00:28With a price tag exceeding $1.5 billion, NISR-R is the most expensive Earth imaging satellite ever developed.
00:36Equipped with a massive 12-meter antenna, NISR will meticulously scan nearly every inch of the Earth's land and ice surfaces every 12 days.
00:45Its unparalleled resolution will allow scientists to detect minute deformations and shifts.
00:50Movements of less than 1 centimeter, offering a level of detail previously unimaginable.
00:55Post-disaster assessment of floods and landslides will become more precise and efficient.
01:01It will even enhance our ability to observe extreme weather events.
01:05NISR is scheduled for launch on July 30th at 5.40 p.m. local time.
01:10Or 12.10 p.m. GMT, from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in southern India.
01:14It promises to equip humanity with the knowledge and foresight needed to navigate the challenges of a changing world.
01:22Empowering us to make informed decisions for a healthier, more resilient future.
01:26It will be precisely placed into a sun-synchronous orbit at 743 kilometers.
01:32Above Earth, the satellite's reach extends to agriculture and food security, measuring soil moisture to optimize crop yields.
01:39It will also contribute significantly to better management of our precious water resources.
01:45This substantial investment reflects the urgent global need for precise and consistent data on our planet's health.
01:52Unlike traditional optical satellites that depend on clear skies and sunlight, NISR acts like its own illuminator.
01:59It emits microwave signals that penetrate clouds, smoke, and even dense vegetation, then analyzes the reflections.
02:06Its primary focus is climate change monitoring.
02:09NISR will provide real-time tracking of glacier movement, directly informing our understanding of rising sea levels.
02:17It will also peer into forests to quantify biomass and stored carbon, critical for modeling the Earth's carbon cycles.
02:24This unique capability means NISR can gather critical data around the clock, in any weather condition, offering an uninterrupted view of Earth's dynamic processes.
02:33NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has contributed approximately $1 billion, while ISRO has funded the remaining costs, including the powerful GSLV-MK2 rocket that will launch this 2,800-kilogram satellite into orbit.
02:49NISR's core innovation lies in its Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar, or SAR, technology.
02:57This remarkable I employs dual-frequency radar, with NASA providing the L-Band and ISRO developing the S-Band.
03:04The impact of NISR's data, which will be freely available to the global scientific community, cannot be overstated.
03:12Beyond climate, NISR is a game-changer for natural disaster management.
03:17Its ability to detect subtle ground deformations could offer early warnings for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
03:23The countdown has begun.
03:25NISR is more than just a piece of technology.
03:28It's a profound leap forward in our ability to perceive and comprehend the intricate changes happening on our planet.
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