Manav Rachna University installs GNSS receiver in collaboration with ISRO

NEW DELHI: Manav Rachna University (MRU) has installed a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver on its campus. The installation was done in collaboration with the National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

According to the official press release, the installation of the GNSS receiver at the university is part of the NARL north-south chain of receivers used for studies on weather, climate, space weather, and planetary ionospheres.

The event was facilitated by a team of NARL-ISRO scientists including, the head of the ionosphere and space physics group at NARL, Nirvikar Dashora and scientist-engineer, Himanshu S Sethi. They oversaw the installation of a GNSS infrastructure, featuring a GNSS receiver, antenna, 30M RF cable, laptop, and iron mast at the Manav Rachna campus.

As per the institute, scientists from NARL ISRO delivered a talk on GNSS receivers, aiming to encourage the faculty to engage in multidisciplinary research in the domains of atmospheric and space research.

Key benefits

According to the university, the installation of the GNSS receiver at MRU brings several benefits given below:

• It enables multi-parametric data collection across various atmospheric and space parameters.

• Enhance research capabilities in atmospheric sciences and related fields.

• As part of the NARL north-south chain of receivers, MRU will be integrated into a broader network of research institutions, fostering collaborative opportunities on both national and global scales.

• Benefit student projects and learning opportunities, particularly for the 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.

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Speaking about the installation, the vice-chancellor of MRU, Deependra Kumar Jha, said: “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 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," said, Meena Kapahi, dean of the school of sciences at MRU.

Also present during the occasion were Meena Kapahi, dean school of sciences; Sandeep Kumar, head of the school of sciences; Ananna Bardhan and Anshuman Sahai; along with faculty members from various disciplines including sciences and engineering.