Scientists from ISRO and NASA collaborate to map submerged Ram Setu
Scientists from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have teamed up with NASA's ICESat-2 satellite to produce a groundbreaking underwater map of the famed Ram Setu, also known as Adam's Bridge. This collaboration marks a significant achievement in underwater cartography, providing detailed insights into the structure that spans the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka. Over a period of six years, from October 2013 to October 2019, researchers meticulously gathered data using ICESat-2, achieving a remarkable 10-meter resolution map of the entire bridge. The map reveals the bridge's dimensions, which stretches approximately 29 meters in width and rises 8 meters above the seabed. The findings, published by scientists from ISRO's centres in Jodhpur and Hyderabad at the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), represent a milestone in underwater mapping. They highlight the use of ICESat-2's advanced capabilities to capture precise details of Adam...
