Meteorological & Oceanographic Satellite Data Archival Centre

MOSDAC is the satellite data center of the Space Applications Centre for receiving, processing, analyzing, and distributing meteorological and oceanographic data.

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About Meteorological & Oceanographic Satellite Data Archival Centre

The Meteorological & Oceanographic Satellite Data Archival Centre (MOSDAC) is a data centre of the Space Applications Centre for satellite data reception, processing, analysis and dissemination. It handles meteorological and oceanographic data, with catalog entries for satellite, in-situ AWS, and RADAR sources.

Data is available through Order Data, API based Access, and Open Data options. The site also provides weather forecasts, ocean forecasts, and products covering cyclones, sea state, and solar and wind.

Key features

  • Satellite data catalog for missions including INSAT-3D, OCEANSAT-2, SCATSAT-1
  • Order Data and API based Access to satellite datasets
  • Open Data section for atmosphere, land, and ocean products
  • 3-hourly city weather forecasts and nowcasts
  • Cyclone observation and realtime prediction over Indian Ocean
  • Sea state forecast with wave height and period
Best for: Researchers and forecast users working with meteorological and oceanographic satellite data.
Good for
  • Covers multiple satellite missions such as INSAT, OCEANSAT, and SCATSAT-1
  • Lists satellite, in-situ AWS, and RADAR catalog entries
  • Offers order-based, API-based, and open data access options

Meteorological & Oceanographic Satellite Data Archival Centre at a glance

Official website
mosdac.gov.in
Type
Dataset
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Country
IN
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Meteorological & Oceanographic Satellite Data Archival Centre FAQ

How can data be accessed?
Through Order Data, API based Access, and Open Data options.
Which satellite missions are listed?
Missions including INSAT-3DR, INSAT-3D, KALPANA-1, INSAT-3A, MeghaTropiques, SARAL-AltiKa, OCEANSAT-2, OCEANSAT-3, INSAT-3DS, and SCATSAT-1.
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