Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing - Special Issue on Science and Applications from ISRO’s EOS-06/Oceansat-3 Mission
Call for papers for Special Issue on SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS FROM ISRO’s EOS-06/Oceansat-3 MISSION
About the Special Issue
The much awaited EOS-06/Oceansat-3 (EOS-06/OS3) satellite mission, featuring the Ocean Colour Monitor (OCM), Sea Surface Temperature Monitor (SSTM) and Scatterometer (SCAT) payloads, was successfully launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on November 26, 2022. This mission, driven by operational oceanography, has provided researchers and operational agencies with a suite of operational bio-geophysical products and value-added science products after rigorous in-orbit testing and vicarious calibration exercises. The OCM payload has proven instrumental in various ocean color applications, revolutionizing our understanding of marine ecosystems. It enables real-time monitoring of phytoplankton distribution, chlorophyll concentration, and ocean productivity. Additionally, it aids in primary production studies, water quality assessment, harmful algal bloom detection, and biodiversity studies in case 1 and case 2 waters. Furthermore, OCM data supports fisheries management, climate change impact assessments, and remote sensing for environmental compliance. The SCAT payload, dedicated to measuring surface wind speed and direction, has diverse applications in meteorology, climate studies, and marine operations. It plays a crucial role in storm prediction, tropical cyclone monitoring, and climate studies by providing accurate and timely information on wind patterns. Moreover, scatterometer data contributes to understanding ocean circulation and supporting marine navigation, safety, and offshore industries. Despite the non-functionality of the Sea Surface Temperature Monitor (SSTM), the mission's robust suite of operational bio-geophysical products compensates for its absence. Researchers can explore alternative methods and synergies between available data to derive valuable insights into sea surface temperatures.
ISRO’s EOS-06/OS3 Utilization Programme for Science and Applications collaborates with national universities and institutes to develop a wide range of applications. This collaborative effort aims to maximize the utilization of the mission's data for scientific research and practical applications, encompassing both ocean color and scatterometer datasets. This special issue serves as a platform to showcase the diverse applications and advancements from the EOS-06/OS3 mission, focusing on both ocean color and scatterometer data in ocean as well as land applications, AI/ML based applications, data democracy etc. Additionally, this special issue opens avenues for future research and introduces the possibility of a follow-up mission, Oceansat-3A (OS3A), emphasizing the importance of continued exploration and understanding of Earth's oceans and atmosphere. Realizing the need for sustainable ocean development in a transparent and responsible manner and meeting the goals of “Ocean Decade” 2021-2030, this mission EOS-06/OS-3 is playing a critical role in advancing our ocean knowledge towards transition from “Oceans that we Have” to “Oceans that we Want”.
The theme of the special section includes the following:
EOS-06/OS3 Sensor Technologies and Data Processing
Calibration and Validation
Operational Oceanography, Meteorology and Environment
Marine Resources Exploration
Extreme Events and Sustainability
Terrestrial Applications
Machine Learning approaches for EOS06/OS3 data
Data democracy and Smart dissemination
Interested professionals engaged in the development and demonstration of innovative applications in areas mentioned above may submit their contributions to the Special Issue using the ‘Online Submission’ portal of JISRS (https://www.editorialmanager.com/isrs/default.aspx). The authors are also requested to follow the Author Guidelines of JISRS.
Guest Editorial Team:
Dr Mini Raman, Former Scientist, SAC-ISRO, Ahmedabad; Email: mraman.space@gmail.com
Dr Rashmi Sharma, Deputy Director, SAC-ISRO, Ahmedabad; Email: rashmi.isro@gmail.com
Dr Prakash Chauhan, Director, NRSC-ISRO, Hyderabad; Email: prakash@nrsc.gov.in
Timelines:
Deadline of Manuscript Submission: May 31, 2024
Author Notification: Jul 30, 2024
Revised Papers Submission: Sep 15, 2024
Final Acceptance: Oct 31, 2024
Publication: Dec 15, 2024