NEWS –  GalaxEye, a Bengaluru-based space-tech startup, conducted successful Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology tests. Tests were conducted on a High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) platform developed by the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL).

HAPS SYSTEMS:

• HAPS are like high-flying drones that operate in the stratosphere, offering capabilities for prolonged aerial surveillance. Using solar energy and advanced battery systems, these platforms can stay aloft for extended periods.

SAR TECHNOLOGY:

• SAR is a form of radar that can generate two-dimensional or three-dimensional reconstructions of landscapes and other features which can be used for various applications such as defence, meteorology, disaster management and more.
• SAR technology excels in all-weather, all-time imaging, overcoming cloud cover limitations faced by traditional electro-optical cameras.
• SAR uses radar antenna motion to simulate a larger antenna, producing high-resolution images with detailed spatial resolution

SIGNIFICANCE FOR INDIA’S TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT

• GalaxEye’s breakthrough places India at the forefront of SAR innovation, aligning with the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative and enhancing national defense capabilities.
• SAR technology extends beyond defense, offering potential for environmental monitoring and disaster management, contributing to societal well-being.