India to take part in TMT project
Q. TMT project aims at a virtual constellation in a phased manner. What does TMT stand for?- Published on 28 Apr 16a. Ten Meter Telescope
b. Thirteen Meter Telescope
c. Thirty Meter Telescope
d. Thirty One Meter Telescope
ANSWER: Thirty Meter Telescope
According to the BRICS Cooperation, space agencies of respective nations such as India are pursuing technical discussions for realising the virtual constellation in a manner which is phased. Space agencies can provide data from existing remote sensing satellites. This virtual constellation will deal with challenges from mankind such as global climate change, environmental protection and natural disasters.
- Thirty meter Telescope is a joint responsibility of DST and DAE
- TMT is an international project funded by scientific organisations of India, USA, Canada China and Japan.