Development of remote sensing algorithms applicable to Coastal Waters.
Development of " Brown water" algorithms for measuring phytoplankton biomass and primary productivity in the Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal. Development of "compound algorithms" for estimating export production from remotely sensed data Determination of the effect of physical and chemical forcing on primary production , export production and biogeochemical fluxes in coastal upwelling regions, across fronts and other special areas of coastal waters.
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Development of techniques for marine pollution detection and abatement.
OBJECTIVES
Development of a suite of biological techniques to constitute a sensitive, early warning system for chemical pollution of coastal waters. Scaling up for field application the process of decolorisation of paper mill effluent using fungal culture Application for laboratory - selected consortia of microbes to combat oil pollution in the field Optimization of biosurfactant production in marine fungi (especially marine yeasts) to combat toxi organic compounds (eg. pesticides) pollution and for possible industrial applications.
Shailaja M (Project Leader)
D'silva Classy
Fondekar SP
Kaisaray Sujata
Krishnakumari L
Mesquita Analia
Menezes Maria
Nagarajan R
Raghukumar C
Ramaiah N
Ranu Gupta
Sarkar A
Verlencar X N
Land Ocean Interaction in the Coastal Zone (LOICZ)
OBJECTIVES
Temporal variation & fate of riverine inputs to the Ocean Atmospheric inputs to the coastal zone Quantification of material exchange across the shelf edge. Material balance in the coastal ecosystem with emphasizing on carbon cycling. Estimation of emission of carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane and di-methyl sulphide. Develop models of the effects of large scale changes to the biota, on the form and stability of the coastline. To generate predictive models on ecosystem behaviour.
SWA Naqvi (Project Leader)
Ansari ZA
Borole DV
Dileepkumar M
Fernandes Blasco
Gracias DG
George MD
Gujar AL
Jayakumar A
Joaquim Goes
Matondkar SGP
Narvekar PV
Paropkari AL
Parkash Babu
Sawakar Kalidas
Sardesai S
Sarma YVB
Valsankar AB
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Dynamics of coastal & estuarine circulation
OBJECTICES
To determine characteristics of circulation in the viscinity of the Indian coast line using a variety of data including hydrography, direct current meter observations and sea level. To develop mathematical models for a) Tidal circulation on the continental shelf & estuaries of india b) Low frequency currents along the Indian coasts. To study the interaction between coastal meteorology and coastal ocean processes along the Indian coast line.
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Numerical modelling of coastal engineering problems.
OBJECTIVES
Shoreline changes due to construction of coastal structures Development of nearshore sediment transport model and pollution dispersion model
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Bioactive molecules from marine organisms
OBJECTIVES
Screening of newer organisms for biological activity Chemical investigations of promosing marine organisms Synthesis of some simple active principle and their analogoues for obtaining better potency Ecological & taxanomical studies of marine oranisms
Naik CG (Project Leader)
D'Souza Lizette
Jagtap TG
Parameshwaran PS
Wahidullah S
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Engineering Analysis and design methodology for marine structures
OBJECTIVES
Evaluation of engineering design parameters for ocean structures Directional wave modelling Evaluation of directional wave spectrum from SAR data Surface wind and wave climatology from satellite ultimeter Operational wave forecast model for Indian seas System identification techniques for offshore dynamic systems Marine geotechnical engineering and foundations
Anand NM (Project Leader)
Ashok Kumar A
Chandramohan P
Diwan SG
Fernandes AA
Gowthaman R
Illangovan D Jayakumar S
Mandal HC
Mandal S
Pathak KC
Pednekar PS
Raju NSN
Sanilkumar
Sarma YVB
Varkey MJ
Vaithynathan R
Vethamony P
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Development of marine instrumentation for optical studies, acouistic instrumentation and autonomous data collection
OBJECTIVES
Development of visible & ultraviolet spectrophotometer Simulation studies to determine optimum remote sensor design Development of an air-acoustic tide gauge Development of an acoustic back scatter towed instrument Development of an autonomous weather station Development of autonomous measurement of an seasurface temperature Development of a Remotely Operable Sea Skimmer
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Macrofouling dynamics : characterisation of settlement process of the fouling larve and development of control methods
OBJECTIVES
Evolution of macrofouling dynamics in the Indian waters. Rearing of fouling larve and evolution of their settlement cue Development of cryobank fouling of larve Identification of eco-friendly antifouling compounds
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Study of variability of the upper ocean thermal structure in the N. Indian Ocean
OBJECTIVES
XBT Surveys in nthe Bay of Bengal & Arabian sea Heat transport pattern in the upper layers in the Bay of Bengal & Arabian sea from climatology & model results Analysis of XBT data to validate above patterns
Determination of intra and inter annual variability of the N. Indian Ocean
OBJECTIVES
To create a base for hydrological data To define Theata-salinity relationships of water masses and mixing characterstics. To evaluate short & long term variability of water mass structure To construct mean monthly flow patterns of these waters influenced by themohaline and wind forcings
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Studies on air sea interaction processes over the tropical Indian ocean in relation to summer monsoon using satellite data.
OBJECTIVES
Evaluation of some passive microwave precipitation algorithms for the Indian Ocean. To study the interannual variation of evaporation , precipitation, SST and moisture flux over the tropical Indian Ocean for a period of 5 years (1988 to 1992) To identify the convectively active regions over the Indian Ocean and their role in the monsoon activity over the sub-continent. To Study the air-sea interaction processess during contrasting monsoon years (1987 and 1988).
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Paleoclimatic and environmental reconstruction of the Nothern Indian Ocean during late neogene (since last 10 million years)
OBJECTIVES
Integrated studies on geomorphology, sedimentology, geochemistry, radiochemistry, radio-isotopy and micropaleontology of the sediments from the shore, shelf and ocen basins to relate the modern climatic cahnges in geological past; and to reconstruct the paleoclimate and paleo-environments during last 10 million years in the nothern Indian Oceanm.
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Hydrothermal Minerlization in the Andaman Sea (HYDROMAS)
OBJECTIVES
To locate hydrothermal sites in the Andaman Backarc Basin To understand the structure , tectonics and evolution of the Andaman Backarc Basin. To develop a genetic model for hydrothermal processes and metallogenesis.
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Surveys for Polymetallic Nodules in the central Indian Basin
OBJECTIVES
Relinquishment of 50% of pioneer area to international seabed authority Bulk nodule tonnage for metallurgical purposes Characterisation of sediments in the Central Indian basin
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Environmental Impact assessment studies in nodule area
OBJECTIVES
To assess the potential impact of nodule mining on marine ecosystem
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Surveys for Polymetallic Nodules in the central Indian Basin
OBJECTIVES
Survey & exploration for the seamount cobalt crusts in selected parts of the northern Indian Ocean to assess the potential of the crusts for cobalt metal Detailed geochemistry ,structural analyses and dating of the representative crusts to establish the paleo-OMZ, paleo productivity influence on the crust genesis and growth. Foram stratigraphy and climatic variations recorded in the sediment cores collected from areas in the viccinity of the seamounts to nderstand the effect of topographic high. Bio-geochemistry of the sediment cores to evaluate the organic matter accumulation over a time period and to assess the paleoproductivity and paleoenvironments on the nature and distribution of biogeochemical markers To study the microbial production rates and biomass in the typically oligotrophic equatorial Indian ocean water column.
