Instrumentation Archives - The Environmental Science

IRS and Landsat: Earth Observation Satellites

The Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites and the Landsat series are two of the most prominent Earth observation satellite systems. Earth observation satellites have revolutionized our understanding of global environmental…

kanwar December 5, 2024

Current Affair / News Instrumentation

Meteorological Instruments Powering ‘Mission Mausam’

In an era where extreme weather events and the looming specter of climate change cast long shadows, the Government of India has launched a bold initiative, 'Mission Mausam', to fortify…

kanwar September 16, 2024

medical practitioner holding a rack of test tube samples

Instrumentation

Spectrophotometry (UV-Vis, AAS, ICP-AES, ICP-MS)

Spectrophotometry is an analytical technique that measures the intensity of light as a function of wavelength. It's used to quantify the concentration of a substance in a solution by measuring…

kanwar August 19, 2024

Instrumentation

Chromatography (Paper Chromatography, TLC, GC and HPLC)

Chromatography is a laboratory technique used to separate components of a mixture. The mixture is carried by a mobile phase through a stationary phase. Different components interact differently with the…

kanwar August 17, 2024

Instrumentation

Essential Analytical Techniques: A Comprehensive Overview

This post covers various analytical techniques. It starts with the basics of titrimetry and gravimetry, followed by instrumental methods like bomb calorimetry, chromatography, flame photometry, and spectrophotometry. It also explores…

kanwar August 17, 2024