LISS3

LISS3 is a satellite that stands for Land and Imagery Satellite System 3. It was developed by the Canadian company MDA (MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.) and launched in 1998. LISS3 was designed to provide high-resolution optical imagery of the Earth's surface. The satellite carried a multispectral imager that captured data in several different wavelength bands, including visible and near-infrared. This allowed for the creation of various thematic maps and analyses.

The primary mission objectives of LISS3 were to support applications such as land cover mapping, agriculture monitoring, forestry, environmental studies, and disaster management. The data collected by LISS3 was valuable for understanding and tracking changes in the natural environment. It offered a significant improvement in spatial resolution compared to previous generations of remote sensing satellites, enabling more detailed observations.

LISS3 was a successor to earlier LISS satellites, building upon the technologies and data acquisition capabilities. Its imagery has been used by a wide range of users, including government agencies, research institutions, and commercial entities worldwide. The mission contributed to the growing archive of Earth observation data, which is crucial for long-term environmental monitoring and scientific research. LISS3's operational lifespan allowed for extensive data collection and analysis, making it a notable contributor to the field of remote sensing.