How many libraries are there in ISRO?
THERE ARE 18 LIBRARIES, THE EXACT NUMBER OF LIBRARIES FOR WHICH REMOTE ACCESS SOLUTION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIRED WILL BE PROVIDED WHILE PLACING ORDER. ANTARIKSH GYAAN, ISRO LIBRARY CONSORTIUM RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INCREASE OR DECREASE NUMBER OF LIBRARIES WHILE PLACING ORDER/RENEWAL.
What is respond programme of ISRO?
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) provides financial support under RESPOND Programme to Academic Institutions in India for conducting research and development activities related to Space Science, Space Technology and Space Applications.
What is a remote access account?
Remote Access A remote access account with either Athens or LibLynx allows you to access library resources with a single username and password while at home or on travel without VPN. We are transitioning from Athens to LibLynx, so Athens will eventually go away.
What is the Library of IIST like?
The Library and information Services of Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is housed in a six-storied building at the hub of the campus. It has a well chosen collection of books, journals and e-resources from all major subject areas.
Who should provide security features for remote access?
The security features of the remote access system should be provided by Vendor as the remote access system is to be integrated with Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad infrastructure.
What network is compatible with web based access?
Web based access and compatible with any browser desktop and mobile device using fixed or Wi-Fi or cellular network (2G/3G/4G).
What should the solution integrate with Login server of the centre for authentication of respective users?
The solution should integrate with Login server of the centre for authentication of respective users in case any centre opt for such an authentication. Different centres are using different Login servers. Solution should support LDAP/active directory authentication. The authentication integration mechanism should be in secured mode. Vendor should provide complete technical details for the same in his proposal.
Can admin know UID and PWD?
And once authorized users have logged into the proposed remote access system then they need not know or remember User name & Password for accessing individual UID & PWD authenticated resources. Only admin will know & configure actual UID & PWD for such resources.
Can you have multiple logins?
Multiple instances of login by individual should not be permitted.
Do end users need to be registered?
End users are registered by Administrator only. No client end user registration is required.
Is Isro cloud based?
ISRO cloud will be provided on vmWare based V MS. In case, it is not acceptable, ISRO cloud will provide required bare metal hardware on which vendor has to install required VMS in secured manner. Vendor will be responsible for maintaining VMS as well as its local security. ISRO will provide perimeter security (Standard perimeter Firewall, IPS, etc). Vendor should provide complete technical details of the same in his proposal.
What is satellite application facility?
Satellite Application Facility on Climate Monitoring: Provides near real-time and retroactively-generated datasets of cloud cover, type and temperature, surface radiation budget and temperatures, amongst others.
What is MOSDAC satellite?
Meteorological & Oceanographic Satellite Data Archival Centre - MOSDAC is a data repository for the missions of the Indian Space Research Organisation dealing with meteorology, oceanography and tropical water cycles. Data acquired from missions is disseminated in near real timeis a data repository.
What is a CRU dataset?
CRU Climate Datasets : Various datasets including temperature, precipitation, pressure, drought, paleoclimate and others, from the (infamous) Climate Research Unit at the University of East Anglia. High and low resolution datasets available.
What is a CLIWOC?
Climatological Database for the world's oceans (CLIWOC): Data compiled from ships logs compiled during voyages between 1750 and 1850. Includes various meteorological observations, broken down by date, ship and year.
Remote Access
A remote access account with either Athens or LibLynx allows you to access library resources with a single username and password while at home or on travel without VPN. We are transitioning from Athens to LibLynx, so Athens will eventually go away.
LibLynx
Here is a list of libraries that have LibLynx now. If your facility is on this list go to the LibLynx page for information and instructions.