An avalanche monitoring radar was installed in North Sikkim jointly by the Indian Army and Defense Geoinformatics and Research Establishment (DGRE). The inauguration of the radar was done by Lieutenant General Tarn Kumar Aich, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, General Officer commanding TriShakti Corps.
In North Sikkim, the radar has been positioned at an altitude of 15,000 feet at one of the forward posts of the Indian Army. This radar is the first of its kind and will be able to detect avalanches within a span of 3 seconds. The radar will be assisting in saving the lives of the troops and will also help to reduce property damage.
A series of short microwave pulses are used by the radar, that are scattered at a target, thus, detecting avalanches within 3 seconds.
