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India-US Reactivate IndOOS: Boosting Oceanic Data Collection
- 12 Apr 2024
India and the US recently joined forces to revive the Indian Ocean Observing System (IndOOS), ensuring vital high-resolution oceanic and atmospheric data collection for enhanced weather predictions.
Key Points
- IndOOS Revival: India and the US decide to reactivate the Indian Ocean Observing System (IndOOS), comprising 36 moored buoys, to gather essential oceanic and atmospheric data.
- Neglect During Pandemic: IndOOS suffered neglect and disrepair during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to gaps in crucial observational data, particularly concerning the Indian Ocean Dipole and monsoon links.
- Collaborative Efforts: The reactivation plan for IndOOS was discussed during a meeting between Earth Sciences Secretary M Ravichandran and Rick Spinrad, Administrator of NOAA.
- RAMA Programme: The moored buoys are part of the Research Moored Array for African-Asian-Australian Monsoon Analysis and Prediction (RAMA) programme, a collaboration between India's Ministry of Earth Sciences and NOAA since 2008.
- Instrumentation Support: NOAA agrees to provide instrumentation, while India pledges ship-time from July to restart the RAMA array, requiring 60-90 days of ship-time.
- Pandemic Disruption: Deployment and maintenance cruises for the RAMA array were disrupted during the pandemic, leading to supply chain issues and servicing delays.
- Importance of Marine Observations: Observations from RAMA buoys are vital for various operational services like cyclone warnings, monsoon predictions, climate forecasts, and marine health assessments.
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