NISAR Revolutionizes Soil Moisture Monitoring in India

ISRO announces that the NISAR mission is revolutionizing soil moisture monitoring across India. By using S-and L-bands, it provides high-resolution, consistent soil moisture data crucial for agriculture and water management. The data aids in irrigation planning and drought preparedness, offering near-real-time insights via the Bhoonidhi Portal.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Saturday that the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission is providing transformative insights into soil moisture across India.

Leveraging imaging capabilities in S-and L-bands, NISAR delivers high-resolution data every 12 days, crucial for effective agricultural and water resource management. This data is vital for understanding crop health, irrigation needs, and drought risks.

NISAR data is made accessible through the Bhoonidhi Portal, aiding farmers, researchers, and policy-makers in irrigation planning and drought preparedness. The mission ensures accurate soil moisture monitoring that assists diverse agro-climatic regions across India.

(With inputs from agencies.)