ESSO - Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services

About the Course:

Operational oceanography involves reliable, long term observations of the world's oceans, rapid interpretation and dissemination of data and generation of products and advisories that can be distributed to users in near real time. The recent advances made in observational technologies in the fields of sensors, platforms and real-time communications now provide unpr ecedented capability to observe the oceans in detail. Scientists worldwide are working towards the establishment of a comprehensive network of observational instruments that will criss-cross the world's oceans. Data from such ocean observation systems are delivered both in real-time and delayed mode to the scientific community. These data are extensively used in operational weather, ocean and climate forecasting. These systems provide critical data for assimilation in ocean analysis and forecast models. The new knowledge acquired from these observing systems has led to improved understanding of different phenomena and processes of the global tropical ocean basins, particularly of the Indian ocean-monsoon coupled system. With evolving technological developments, we have new challenges and opportunities for the ocean community. However, it is necessary to enhance the capacity of some of the countries to make the much required ocean observations and train personnel to use the data from them.

The training programme will address these issues for the capacity building of the countries in the Indian Ocean region, leading to better utilization of the high quality data sets and better services to the people in this region.

Course Objectives :

The lectures will cover the following broad topics:

• An overview of recent advances in ocean observations, data sets and applications
• Fundamentals of time series analysis techniques (Filters in time and space, Fourier analysis, Confidence tests, EOF)
• An overview of ocean models and data sets, quality assessment of operational ocean forecasts
• Hands-on exercises on analysis of data

Faculty Members:

• Dr. Eric D'Asaro, Applied Physics Laboratory and School of Oceanography, University of Washington, USA
• Dr. J. Thomas Farrar, Department of Physical Oceanography , Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, USA
• Dr. M Ravichandran, Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services, Hyderabad, India
• Dr. V. Venugopal, Centre for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
• Dr. V. Vinu, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, India
• Dr. Francis P A, Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services, Hyderabad, India

In addition, scientists from INCOIS, Hyderabad and other Indian institutions will be part of the faculty.



Who can apply?

University students pursuing their research career in Oceanography, staff of operational oceanographic centres, Government departments and decision makers involved with oceanographic research and services. Priority will be given to participants from Indian Ocean rim countries. ITCOocean, being part of UNESCO is committed to promote gender equality. Therefore, applications from women are strongly encouraged.

Prerequisites

Masters or PhD in Meteorology/Oceanography/Atmospheric Science/Physics.

Basic Mathematics (at Graduate/Post-Graduate level) and computer skills will be assumed.

Venue:

The training course will be held at Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad (India). INCOIS has a state-of-the-art E-Class room facility for conducting training programmes. In addition, it has facility to link participants, guest faculty from different parts of the world in the class room mode, a well maintained computer laboratory with desk top computers/laptops, satellite ground station to receive satellite data, dedicated internet access to provide real time data. The training course is co-sponsored by the Partnership for Observation of the Global Oceans (POGO). POGO is a partnership of institutions involved in oceanographic observations, scientific research, operational services, education and training. POGO Secretariat is hosted by Plymouth Marine Laboratory, United Kingdom.

Course Fee and Financial support:

There is no course fee charged for the training course. The participants are expected to make their own arrangements for all expenses. However, INCOIS can provide accommodation at their Hostel for selected candidates on payment basis. Preference in admission will be given to candidates who are supported by their own organizations.

Important Dates :

• Last date of Application Submission: 25^th May, 2016
• Intimation to Selected candidates: 25^th May, 2016
• Course Date: 04^th July, 2016 - 15^th July, 2016


Notes :

• Medium of instruction is English only
• While filling the online application form make sure that your highest degree with Mathematics as one of the subject is entered along with other qualifications.
• Interested candidates should upload the following documents:
  • latest passport photograph
  • Endorsement letter (from research guide, Employer or host organization, in case of asking sponsorship)
  • copy of first page of the passport (only for foreign participants)
• Both full-and-co-sponsoring are available for a limited number of foreign participants. The selection of participants who will be sponsored will take into consideration :
  • applicant country's development status
  • endorsement of the candidate's application by his/her employer and any co-sponsoring
  • expected impact of the training for applicant's institution
  • possibility of any co-sponsorship (co-sponsorship is an asset for selection)
  • highest priority will be given to participants originating from the Indian Ocean rim countries
• Incase of any difficulty in uploading send email to webmaster@incois.gov.in /itcoocean@incois.gov.in
• Online application will be available from 15^th April, 2016


Agenda / Programme

	DAY-1: July 4, 2016 Monday	DAY-2: July 5,2016 Tuesday	DAY-3: July 6,2016 Wednesday	DAY-4: July 7,2016 Thursday	DAY-5: July 8,2016 Friday
09.30-11.00	L1: Recent advances in Oceam Observations by Eric D'Asaro [  Video ]	L4: Recent asvances in Ocean Observations Eric D'Asaro	L9: Fourier Analysis Thomas Farrar Download [ Presentation/Video  ]	L9: Brief on Marine Ecosystem Observations and Data V.Vinu [Video  ]	L11: Introduction to numerical Ocean Models by Abhishek Chatterjee
11.00 - 11.30	Tea Break	Tea Break	Tea Break	Tea Break	Tea Break
11.30 - 1300	L2: Real-time Communications Ocean Observations Systems by M.Jeyamani Download [ Presentation/Video  ]	L8: Filters in Time and Space by Thomas Farrer Download [ Presentation ]	L10: Fourier Analysis by Thomas Farrar	L19: Bio-geo-chemical observations:Indian Ocean Scenario by V.Venugopal) Download [ Presentation ]	L15: Confidence Level tests by V.Venugopal)
13.00-14.00	Lunch Break	Lunch Break	Lunch Break	Lunch Break	Lunch Break
14.00-15.30	L3: Recent advances in Ocean Observations Eric D'Asro	L7: Filters in Time and Space by Thomas Farrar Download [ Presentation ]		Practical Session: V.Vinu	L2: Indian Ocean Observations and applications by M.Ravichandran Download [ Presentation ]
15.30-16.00	Tea Break	Tea Break	Tea Break	Tea Break	Tea Break
16.00-17.30	Introduction to Practicals Amab/Practicals Amab/Prerna/Biswamoy	Practical Session: Amab/Prerna/Biswamoy		Practical Sessions: V.Vinu	L6: Indian Ocean Observations and applications by M.Ravichandran Download [ Presentation ] contnd[ Presentation ]
	DAY-6: July 11, 2016 Monday	DAY-7: July 12,2016 Tuesday	DAY-8: July 13,2016 Wednesday	DAY-9: July 14,2016 Thursday	DAY-10: July 15,2016 Friday
09.30-11.00	L16: Hypothesis testing by V.Venugopal	L16: Empirical Orthogonal Functions by V.Venugopal	L12: Oceanographic Data Sets by TVS.Uday Bhasker Download [ Presentation ]	L22: Applications of Ocean Data in Oper.Oceanography.Data Assimilation by Arya Paul Download [ Presentation ]	L25: Project Presentation by Amab Download [ Group1 /Group2 / Group3 /Group4 /Group5 /]
11.00 - 11.30	Tea Break	Tea Break	Tea Break	Tea Break	Tea Break
11.30 - 1300	L16: Hypothesis testing by V.Venugopal	L17: Empirical Orthogonal Functions by V.Venugopal	L13: Oceanographic Data Sets by TVS Uday Bhasker Download	L23: Application of Ocaen Data in Opearation Oceanography : OSE Shiva Reddy Download [ Presentation ]	L25: Project Presentation by Amab Download [ Group6 /Group7 / Group8 /Group9 ]
13.00-14.00	Lunch Break	Lunch Break	Lunch Break	Lunch Break	Lunch Break
14.00-15.30	Practical Session : Arnab/Prerna/Biswamoy	Practical Session : Arnab/Prerna/Biswamoy	Practical Session: Oceanographic Data Sets by TVS Uday Bhasker/Praveen Kumar	L4: Indian Ocean Expectations by MS.GirishKumar Download [ Presentation ]	Test Closing Ceremony
15.30-16.00	Tea Break	Tea Break	Tea Break	Tea Break	Tea Break
16.00-17.30	Practical Session : Arnab/Prerna/Biswamoy	Practical Session: Amab/Prerna/Biswamoy	Practical Session : Oceanographic Data Sets TVS Uday Bhaskar/Praveen Kumar	L24: Introductin to numerical Ocean Models by Abhishek Chatterjee	Visit to INCOIS Facility : (TWES,OSF, PFZ )

E ric D'Asaro , Applied Physics Laboratory and School of Oceanography, University of Washington, USA
J. Thomas Farrar , Department of Physical Oceanography , Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, USA
M Ravichandran , Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad
V . Venugopal , Centre for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
V i nu K Valsala, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune
M Jeyamani, Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad
TV S Uday Bhaskar, Praveen Kumar Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad
A rya Paul, M. S. Girish Kumar, Siva Reddy, Abhisek Chatterjee Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad
A rnab Mukharjee/Biswamoy Paul/Prerna Singh , Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad