KARACHI |
Headquarters |
Responsible for policy, planning and implementation of all activities of SUPARCO. |
Space Applications & Research Center |
Remote Sensing Applications Directorate |
Undertakes projects relating to Remote Sensing and GIS applications, conduct of short training courses and R&D activities in the said disciplines. It has the following two divisions:
Remote Sensing and GIS Division
Conducts various projects relating to Remote Sensing and GIS applications.
Training, R&D Division
Plans and executes academic activities/short training courses on Remote Sensing & GIS, Space Sciences & Environment under the umbrella of National Center for Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics (NCRG). It also conducts R&D studies relating to Remote Sensing and GIS. |
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Space and Atmospheric Sciences Directorate |
Space Application Div |
Undertakes the following types of research projects related to space and environmental sciences and remote sensing & GIS using satellite and ground based data.
Environmental Lab
Undertakes research and projects related to space and environmental sciences using satellite and ground based data. It has the following capabilities:- Fixed and mobile air pollution monitoring
- Stack emission monitoring
- Asbestos monitoring
- Indoor air pollution monitoring
- Drinking water & waste water analysis
- Air dispersion modeling
- Meteorological parameters measurements
- EIA / IEE studies
- Analytical facilities for trace elements and organic compounds in Air, Water and Soil samples
Atmospheric Data Receiving & Processing Center (ADRPC)ADRPC established at SAR Wing, Karachi, which is equipped with real time data acquisition and processing facility for Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectrometer (MODIS) onboard Aqua and Terra Satellites, Advance Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) onboard NOAA, FengYun1D, FengYun2E and Meteosat-7.- Snow Cover Estimation for Water Resource Management
- Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Mapping (GLOF)
- Natural Resource Management
- Atmospheric Studies
- Fog Studies
- Natural and Industrial Hazards Monitoring and Mapping
- NDVI as input for Crop Monitoring
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Space Science Div |
Undertakes research projects related to earth’s ionosphere and geomagnetism such as:
Karachi Ionospheric Station
Acquires ionospheric data for:- Issuance of alerts and warning for bad HF propagation conditions
- Ionospheric data bulletins
- MUF/ FOT predictions
- Ionospheric research
Geomagnetic ObservatoryAcquires geomagnetic data for monitoring / generating:
- Secular variations
- Geomagnetic parameters baselines
- Geomagnetic storms
- Issue warning to HF communication users
- Local geomagnetic activity (K) index
Astronomy
Moon prediction. |
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National Center for Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics (NCRG) |
Conducts short term training courses in various areas of remote sensing and space sciences including hands-on training on relevant software. Training themes/areas include:- Remote sensing & geographic information system
- Remote sensing & digital image processing
- Digital photogrammetry & remote sensing
- Remote sensing and GIS applications in areas of national development
- Climate change and natural resource management
- Space weather monitoring
- Environmental pollution monitoring
- Image processing through ER-Mapper and ERDAS IMAGINE
- Usage and applications of ArcGIS
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Satellite Research & Development Center for Remote Sensing Satellite |
Responsible for planning, development, production and operation of Remote Sensing Satellite. It has the following facilities:- Attitude & Orbital Control System Lab
- Digital Systems Lab
- Structure, Thermal & Mechanical Lab
- Power Lab
- RF Lab
- Imaging Payload Lab
- TM/TC Monitoring & Control Facility
- Operational & Technical Support Lab
- Electronic Repair Section
- PCB Fabrication Lab
- Environmental Chamber
- Anechoic Chamber
- Thermal Vacuum Chamber
- Clean Room
- System Planning & Frequency Coordination
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LAHORE |
Satellite Research & Development Center for Communication Satellite |
Responsible for planning, development, production and operation of Communication Satellite. It has the following facilities:- Satellite Assembly and Integration (SAINT) facility
- Environment Validation and Testing (EVT) Lab
- Telemetry and Telecommand (TMTC) Lab
- Telemetry, Tracking and Command (TT&C) station
- On Board Computer (OBC) Lab
- Embedded Systems lab
- ASIC and FPGA lab
- RF Communication lab
- DSP lab
- Power System lab
- Attitude and Orbit Control System lab
- Antenna Systems lab
- Multiplexer and Diplexer lab
- Amplifiers and filters lab
- Structure, thermal and mechanical Lab
- Engg. S/W Development lab
- Communication System Integration lab
- IT lab
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Telemetry, Tracking and Command (TT&C) Facility |
The TT&C station was commissioned in 1996. It was designed to interface with satellites in low earth orbit and is able to track satellites, receive telemetry signals from satellites and transmit telecommands to satellites. The system can receive telemetry and transmit telecommands in VHF, UHF and S bands. |
Space Application & Research Cell |
Undertakes the following types of research projects related to space and environmental sciences and remote sensing & GIS using satellite and ground based data:- Fixed and mobile air pollution monitoring
- Environmental testing
- Stack emission monitoring
- Asbestos monitoring
- Indoor air pollution monitoring
- Drinking water & waste water analysis
- Air dispersion modeling
- Meteorological parameters measurements
- EIA / IEE studies
- Analytical facilities for trace elements and organic compounds
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ISLAMABAD |
Satellite Ground Station |
Acquires, processes and disseminates remote sensing data from SPOT series of satellites and undertakes remote sensing applications projects |
Ionospheric Research Station |
Acquires ionospheric data for:- Issuance of alerts and warning for bad HF propagation conditions
- Ionospheric data bulletins
- MUF / FOT predictions
- Ionospheric research
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Geomagnetic Observatory |
Acquires geomagnetic data |
MULTAN |
Space & Atmospheric Research Station |
Acquires ionospheric data for:- Issuance of alerts and warning for bad HF propagation conditions
- Ionospheric data bulletins
- MUF / FOT predictions
- Ionospheric research
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PESHAWAR |
Space Application & Research Center |
Provides remote sensing data from SPOT series of satellites, technical support to users and undertakes remote sensing and GIS applications projects in NWFP |
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