METOC SEMINAR ‘MEGHAYAN 2024’ – AN INSIGHT INTO THE FRONTLINE OF CLIMATE CHANGE

The METOC seminar ‘Meghayan-24’ was conducted by the School of Naval Oceanology & Meteorology (SNOM) and the Indian Naval Meteorological Analysis Centre (INMAC) at the Southern Naval Command on March 28, 2024. It was organized in commemoration of World Meteorological Day, with the theme ‘At the Frontline of Climate Action’ set by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) for 2024.

Presentations by Guest Speakers

• Dr. TVS Uday Bhaskar and Dr. Ragavendra Ashit enlightened attendees on the latest scientific techniques and climate data analysis used to aid decision-making at the national level.
• They focused on the contributions of Indian scientific agencies in providing METOC inputs and forecasts for operational purposes.

Panel Discussions on Naval Operations

• Specialist officers discussed the impact of weather and climate change on naval operations, highlighting the latest techniques employed by the Indian Navy and scientific organizations to provide METOC forecasts.

Launch of INDRA Mobile Application

• An indigenous mobile application named INDRA (Indian Naval Dynamic Resource for Weather Analysis) was launched to disseminate weather-related information and forecasts, facilitating quick decision-making in naval operations.
• Developed in collaboration with BISAG and the Directorate of Naval Oceanology and Meteorology, the application aims to empower optimal decision-making.