Meghayan-24: METOC Seminar on Climate Action and Naval Operations
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | METOC seminar 'Meghayan-24' |
| Organized by | School of Naval Oceanology & Meteorology (SNOM) & Indian Naval Meteorological Analysis Centre (INMAC) |
| Venue | Southern Naval Command |
| Date | March 28, 2024 |
| Occasion | Commemoration of World Meteorological Day |
| Theme | 'At the Frontline of Climate Action' (set by the World Meteorological Organization for 2024) |
| Guest Speakers | Dr. TVS Uday Bhaskar & Dr. Ragavendra Ashit |
| Speaker Topics | Latest scientific techniques, climate data analysis, METOC inputs, and forecasts for national-level decision-making |
| Panel Discussions | Impact of weather and climate change on naval operations, latest METOC forecast techniques |
| Key Launch | INDRA (Indian Naval Dynamic Resource for Weather Analysis) mobile application |
| Developed by | Collaboration between BISAG & Directorate of Naval Oceanology and Meteorology |
| Purpose of INDRA | Disseminate weather-related information and forecasts for quick decision-making in naval operations |