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Satellite technology for road safety but now, with advancements in satellite
connectivity, we’re entering a new era of
y leveraging geospatial data, advanced vehicle safety. Precise lane guidance, real-
imaging, and real-time connectivity, we can time hazard alerts, and dynamic route
Bnow take a proactive approach to road safety. adjustments are all possible thanks to
Instead of waiting for accidents to happen, we satellites, reducing the chances of human
can predict, prevent, mitigate and manage risks error – a leading cause of accidents.
more effectively than ever before as per the World
Economic Forum Report. • Improved emergency response: In an
accident, every second counts. Satellite
• Real-time traffic monitoring and hazard detection: technology enables emergency responders
High-resolution satellite imagery, combined with to pinpoint accident locations with extreme
AI-powered analytics, can detect congestion patterns, accuracy, even in remote areas. With
monitor accident hotspots, and identify road hazards integrated vehicle telematics, automatic
such as landslides, floods, or damaged infrastructure. distress signals can be sent to emergency
Governments and traffic management centres can use services, ensuring quicker response times
this data to issue early warnings, adjust traffic flows, and potentially saving lives.
and prevent potential disasters before they unfold.
• Smart infrastructure and predictive
• Enhanced navigation and driver assistance: GPS maintenance: Many road accidents are
technology has already revolutionized navigation caused by poor infrastructure, such as
potholes or badly designed intersections.
Satellites can provide continuous monitoring
of roads, detecting wear and tear long
FORM IV before it becomes a critical safety issue. This
1. Place of publication Mumbai allows for predictive maintenance, reducing
2. Periodicity of publication Monthly risks and optimizing government spending
3. Printer’s Name Jayaprakash Krishnan Nair on repairs.
Nationality Indian
Address B/202, Godavari CHS., Sector 9, • Autonomous vehicles and the road to
Vasant Nagari, Vasai (E),
Thane Dist., Maharashtra zero fatalities: The future of road safety is
4. Publisher’s Name Jayaprakash Krishnan Nair autonomous. Self-driving cars rely heavily
Nationality Indian on satellite data for precise positioning,
Address B/202, Godavari CHS., Sector 9, real-time updates, and seamless
Vasant Nagari, Vasai (E), communication with smart infrastructure.
Thane Dist., Maharashtra
5. Editor’s Name Mangala Chandran As these technologies advance, we move
Nationality Indian closer to a world where human error
Address 21, Sea Spring, B.J. Road, – responsible for 94% of crashes – is
Bandstand, Bandra (W), eliminated, and road fatalities become a
Mumbai 400 050
6. Names and address of individuals who own the newspaper thing of the past.
and partners or shareholders holding more than one per cent of the
total capital. Governments, technology providers and
1. Jayaprakash Krishnan Nair, B/202, Godavari CHS., transportation agencies (be they surface or
Sector 9, Vasant Nagari, Vasai (E), 401 208, space-focused) must collaborate in order to
Thane Dist., Maharashtra harness the full potential of satellite-based road
2. Jayaraman Nair, A-101, Meru, Sector 2, Vasant Nagari,
Vasai (E) 401 208, Thane Dist., Maharashtra safety. Investments in geospatial analytics,
3. Mangala Chandran, 21, Sea Spring, B.J. Road, real-time connectivity, and AI-driven decision-
Bandstand, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050, Maharashtra making will pave the way for smarter, safer
I, Jayaprakash Krishnan Nair, hereby declare that the particulars roads worldwide.
given above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Sd/- Road safety is no longer just about timely
Jayaprakash Krishnan Nair warnings on variable message signs – it’s
Dated: March 1, 2025 Signature of Publisher about leveraging the power of space
technology

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