Space Applications Division has been engaged in the activities in the area of Astronomy and RS/GIS (Remote Sensing/Geographic Information Systems) and is responsible in the operation of the largest optical telescope facility in Sri Lanka, GOTO 45cm Cassegrain telescope. The staff of space applications division working in close collaboration with the local universities utilizes the telescope facility to carry out basic research studies in astronomy. With a view to popularizing the astronomy and space science among school children Space Applications Division has launched several outreach programs.

Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies was designated as the National Focal Point for Space Technology Applications in the Island at the Ministerial Conference on Space Applications for Development in Asia and the Pacific, held in Beijing in 1994. Having recognized the need for a national platform for dissemination and exchange of knowledge and experience in the areas of Geographical Information systems, Remote Sensing and Global positioning Systems to address the socioeconomical issues pertaining to the management of spatially disbursed resources in the Island ACCIMT has organized several National Conferences.

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