Central University of Jammu, ISRO sign MoU to set up Space Applications Center

Central University of Jammu, ISRO sign MoU to set up Space Applications Center

Central University of Jammu, ISRO sign MoU to set up Space Applications Center

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central University of Jammu (CUJ) for setting up a Space Applications Center, named Satish Dhawan Center for Space Science. (October 11, 2018)

Another MoU was signed between CUJ and the Central Scientific Instruments Organization (CSIR-CSIO).
 

To create awareness about space research and to motivate young minds to take up research related to space, astronomy, geology, atmospheric sciences and related fields, a two day workshop was also inaugurated at the CUJ campus. 

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The Satish Dhawan Centre for Space Science at CUJ will have facilities for Geospatial Data analysis that will help in sustainable use of natural resources and planning land-use pattern.

It will have ground-based observations for Atmospheric Studies, research lab for astrophysics, Atmospheric Sensing and Glacier studies Lab for better use of large quantity of water stored in the form of seasonal snow, ice and glaciers in the rivers of North India.
 

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Apart from this, a Disaster Management Center will also be set up here that would be able to take up research in the area of different disasters like flood, Landslides, forest fires, drought and climate change.