India becomes 4th nation to get IMO nod for navigation satellite system
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10Pointer
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25th Nov, 2020
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Context
- India has become the fourth country in the world to have its independent regional navigation satellite system recognised by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) as a part of the World Wide Radio Navigation System (WWRNS).
Which are the other countries to get recognition?
- The other three countries that have its navigation systems recognised by the IMO are the US, Russia and China.
What isIndian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) :NavIC?
- The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System(IRNSS) was designed to provide accurate position information services to assist in the navigation of ships in Indian Ocean waters.
- It is an independent regional navigation satellite system.
- The IRNSS will be used to assist in the navigation of ships in ocean waters within the area of approximately 1,500 km from the Indian boundary.
- It is also a significant achievement towards the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative of the Union government.
What are its applications?
- Terrestrial, Aerial and Marine Navigation
- Disaster Management
- Vehicle tracking and fleet management
- Integration with mobile phones
- Precise Timing
- Mapping and Geodetic data capture
- Terrestrial navigation aid for hikers and travellers
- Visual and voice navigation for drivers
