Environmental Monitoring and Enhancement of EIA Laboratory at Polar Research Station Maitri in Antarctica.

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Brief Description (Abstract):

Environmental monitoring was carried out for air and water component during the austral summer of 2003-2004 at the Indian Polar Research Station ?Maitri? in compliance with the statutory requirements of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to Antarctica Treaty. The objectives zeroed in on ambient air and water quality assessments, performance evaluation of the Rotating Biological Contactors (RBC) in the wastewater treatment units, enhancement of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) laboratory and its relocation to the old Green House (room) inside the Maitri station. For relocation of the lab basic infrastructure including plumbing for water inlet/outlet, proper electrical outlets, fuming chamber and exhaust arrangement (to vent out gases generated during experiments) was provided in the room. Reagents, glassware, sampling equipments and analytical instruments were arranged in designated areas.

Status: Completed

Purpose: Scientific experiment involves human footprints which would lead to contamination, particularly in cold regions and this has only recently become a widely recognized problem. Establishment of infrastructure support to conduct scientific research becomes source of contamination especially in Antarctica. Contaminants typically become mobile in the summer months and are readily dispersed from their immediate sources, where they then cause environmental impacts or pose risks to human health. However, the ways by which contaminants in freezing ground disperse and interact with associated ecosystems is a new and challenging field of applied research.

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Keyword(s): Earth Science-Human Dimensions,

Place/Location(s): Maitri, Antarctic,

Project: Environmental Monitoring and Enhancement of EIA Laboratory at Polar Research Station Maitri in Antarctica,

Topic Category(s): Environment,

Date(s): 2020-10-05 (Creation),

Resource Contact(s):
1. Name : Dr. Anoop Kumar Tiwari
    Role : PrincipalInvestigator
    Phone : 8322525515
    E-Mail : ictd [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Distributor Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : Distributor
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Metadata Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : PointOfContact
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Extent:
Start Date : 2003-01-01
End Date   : 2004-12-31