Respond Projects

Ocean Sciences

Ocean modeling

Investigation of the thermal inertia of the Indian Ocean. Ocean models can be used to investigate the thermodynamics of the oceans with emphasis on long term thermal evolution in the oceans. This would help in estimating the thermal inertia of the ocean, an indicator of effects on climate change

Development of bio-optical algorithms in CASE-2 waters

With the availability of OCM-1 and 2 and for the future OCM-3 with more spectral bands a programme has been planned for reprocessing of ocean colour data sets for the development of ECV like chlorophyll-a, PAR and diffusive attenuation coefficient in coastal waters. Using large sets of in-situ underwater radiation measurements and associated bio-physical measurements coastal bio-optical algorithms has to be developed. Using this algorithm reprocessing of OCM data is to be planned

Response of coastal system due to climatic change and its long and short term implications

Coastal ecosystems are key ecosystems considering their importance in providing goods and services. In addition to the aesthetic and recreational value provided by the coastal ecosystems, economic benefits provided by them in supporting human livelihood via food and materials, nutrient cycling, waste processing and other essential goods and services are quite important. Efficient monitoring of these ecosystems is critically important by utilizing advanced remote sensing and long-term climatic records for assessing climate change impacts and developing adaptation and mitigation strategies for effective restoration and conservation in Indian coastal zone