Dhanbad: The Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, marked a major milestone in geospatial research and infrastructure with the inauguration of its Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) and Regional Center for Geodesy (RCG).
This state-of-the-art facility aims to revolutionize surveying, mapping, and scientific applications by providing real-time, high-precision GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) data.
The inauguration ceremony was led by Professor Sukumar Mishra, Director of IIT (ISM), who highlighted the national importance of such infrastructure in bolstering precision geodetic capabilities and supporting a range of scientific disciplines.
Prominent attendees included Professor Dheeraj Kumar, Deputy Director and RCG Advisor; Shri Prabodh Pandey, Registrar; Professor Sagar Pal, Dean (R&D); and other senior faculty members from various departments, including Civil and Mining Engineering.
Professor Vansanta Govind Kumar Villuri, Coordinator of the RCG, noted the transformative potential of the facility. “The CORS network will significantly enhance national geodetic infrastructure and benefit professionals in surveying, navigation, engineering, geosciences, and beyond,” he said.
The CORS station consists of permanently installed GNSS receivers that stream satellite data around the clock to a central server. The data is processed and made openly available through standardized web protocols, ensuring uninterrupted access throughout the year.
Applications of CORS data span a wide range of fields, including meteorology, seismology, hydrology, tectonic studies, and upper atmospheric research. The common reference framework it provides will improve data coherence across industries and scientific communities, driving both accuracy and efficiency.
With the launch of CORS and the RCG, IIT-ISM Dhanbad takes a significant step in advancing India’s geospatial capabilities and contributing to national and regional scientific advancement.
