Correct option is A
The correct answer is (A) SARAL.
- SARAL stands for Satellite with ARgos and ALtiKa.
- SARAL is a joint Indo-French satellite mission for oceanographic studies.
- The satellite carries an altimeter (AltiKa) for studying ocean surface topography and a data collection system (ARGOS).
- SARAL helps in climate research and operational oceanography by providing precise information on sea surface heights.
Information Booster:
- INS-IA: INS (Indian National Satellite) series is primarily for telecommunications, broadcasting, and meteorological services, not directly for Earth observation.
- Youthsat: A scientific satellite for studying the sun's effects on Earth's upper atmosphere, not specifically for Earth observation.
- APPLE (Ariane Passenger Payload Experiment): India’s first experimental geostationary satellite for communication purposes.
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