ISRO Teams Up with Manav Rachna University to Launch GNSS Receiver Deployment

Manav Rachna University (MRU) install a GNSS receiver on its campus in collaboration with the National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL) and ISRO. Know details here

Manav Rachna University (MRU) becomes the first university in Delhi NCR to install a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver on its campus. This was achieved in collaboration with the National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL) of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The GNSS receiver installation is part of NARL's North-South chain of receivers, and it will support essential research on weather, climate, space weather, and planetary ionospheres through GNSS receiver networks.

The installation of the GNSS receiver at MRU brings several key benefits. Scientists from NARL ISRO also delivered a talk on GNSS receivers aiming to encourage the faculty to perform multidisciplinary research in the domain of atmospheric and space research.

Installation of the GNSS Receiver at MRU

This installation enables the collection of multi-parametric data across various atmospheric and space parameters, significantly enhancing research capabilities in atmospheric sciences and related fields. By being part of the NARL North-South chain of receivers, MRU will integrate into a broader network of research institutions, fostering collaborative opportunities on both national and global scales. This initiative will also greatly benefit student projects and learning opportunities, especially for those in the Sciences, Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), and Computer Science Engineering (CSE) departments.

Students will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology and real-time data analysis. Furthermore, hosting a GNSS receiver as part of this prestigious national network elevates the university's standing within both the Indian and global academic communities.

A distinguished team of NARL-ISRO scientists including Dr. Nirvikar Dashora, Scientist/Engineer-SF, Head of the Ionosphere and Space Physics Group at NARL, Gadanki, AP, Department of Space, GoI, and Mr. Himanshu S. Sethi, Scientist/Engineer-SE facilitated the event. It is one of the initiatives under cooperative research programs of NARL with national institutes and universities, employing GNSS receiver networks.

Prof. (Dr.) Deependra Kumar Jha, VC of MRU stated, “The installation of a GNSS receiver in collaboration with NARL and ISRO is a landmark achievement. This, along with our newly established space research laboratory, underscores our commitment to pioneering advancements in atmospheric and space research.”

"This is a monumental milestone for the School of Sciences at Manav Rachna University," said Prof. (Dr.) Meena Kapahi, Dean of the School of Sciences at MRU. "This state-of-the-art facility enhances our research capabilities in atmospheric and space sciences, offering our students unparalleled opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technology."

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