Concerning the ISRO
India’s national space agency is called the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Under the direction of the Indian Prime Minister, it functions as the Department of Space’s (DoS) main research and development branch. The chairman of ISRO also holds the position of DoS chief executive. Space-based operations, space exploration, international space cooperation, and related technology development are its main responsibilities. The organization keeps a constellation of satellites for remote sensing, communication, and imaging. It is in charge of the satellite navigation systems IRNSS and GAGAN. It has launched one mission to Mars and three missions to the Moon.
Concerning the Online Course with Certificate Research on the Himalayan cryosphere has gained international attention because of the way that climate change is affecting the region’s glaciers and snow cover and how that affects every major river basin that rises from the Himalaya, which affects nearly 1.5 billion people. A number of new lakes have been formed as a result of the influence of glaciers and snowmelt; some of these lakes are extremely dangerous because of the possibility of a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF). Permafrost melting and the risks it poses are a relatively recent phenomenon. Numerous avalanche chutes and snout regions have seen enormous debris slides as a result of the shifting precipitation pattern, which includes extreme precipitation.
Anticipated Result
It is anticipated that the one-day workshop will enhance comprehension of the new problems facing the Himalayan cryosphere in a comprehensive way, with a focus on permafrost, landform dynamics, snow cover dynamics, glacier hazards, and glacier dynamics. Early researchers and students will benefit from this by adding fresh perspectives and insights when pursuing the subject for a career or higher education.
Course Fee: Attending this program does not incur a course fee.
A “Courses Participation Certificate” will be given to students who meet the attendance requirements of 70%. This certificate is registered through Nodal centers.
Individual Registration: Those who commit to the course for at least 70% of the hours in each session will receive a “Course Participation” certificate. The ISRO LMS will offer the opportunity to download the certificate of course participation.
Reception of the Program
With internet connectivity, the program can be accessed via the IIRS-ISRO e-class platform. No particular software or hardware is needed. On the user’s end, robust internet connectivity is advised.
APPLY LINK- https://elearning.iirs.gov.in/edusatregistration/