Indigenous AI-based Software Developed

Current Context: Directorate General Defence Estate has developed an ‘Artificial Intelligence-based Change Detection Software’ which can automatically detect unauthorized constructions & encroachments on the defence land using Satellite Imagery.

• This software has been developed by the Centre of Excellence on Satellite & Unmanned Remote Vehicle Initiative unauthorized comes under DGDE.
• It uses National Remote Sensing Centre Cartosat-3 imagery with trained software to detect unauthorized construction.
• The Center of Excellence (CoE) has employed the software in 62 Cantonments.
• With this leveraging technology, the optimum use of defence land through Geographic Information System (GIS)-based land management systems can be done.
• AI-based software facilitates better control of unauthorized activities, ensures accountability of field staff, and helps in reducing corrupt practices.

Question:

Q.1 Which of the following earth observation satellite will be used to detect unauthorized construction in newly developed AI-based software for defence?
a. Cartosat-1
b. RISAT-2BR1
c. Cartosat-3
d. SARAL