(a) whether the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) proposes to build a satellite- based augmentation system to support seamless air navigation over the Indian space;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the progress achieved in this regard; and
(c) by when it is likely to become operational?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING, MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION, MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SPACE (SHRI S.B. MOOKHERJEE)
(a) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in coordination with the Airports
Authority of India has taken up a Proof of Concept Technology Demonstration
System (TDS) for Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS).
(b) The TDS will have the necessary infrastructure in Space and on ground to
demonstrate the concept. Initially, for the demonstration, a network of ground
reference stations and master control station, ground uplink station and satellite
navigation payload in space is planned.
(c) A time-frame of four years is anticipated for the Proof of Concept demonstration.