Typical Meteorological and Oceanological Situations Encountered during the Fifth Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (1985-86).

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Brief Description (Abstract):

During the Fifth Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica, round the clock marine meteorological data was collected during the passage of the ship to and fro Antarctica, including the stay in polynya near Dakshin Gangotri. The paper highlights some of the prominent meteorological conditions encountered including the two typical storms on the return journey.

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Purpose: Fifth Indian Scientific Expedition on board MV Thuleland sailed for Antarctica on 30 Nov. 85 from Marmugoa harbour. During the passage to Antarctica from 30 Nov. to 24 Dec. 85 and return passage from 03 Mar. to 24 Mar. 86, the following typical meteorological and oceanological conditions were experienced- I. Intense low pressure area on 15 Dec. 85 in Southern Ocean. II. Thick pack ice. III. Thick fog causing reduction in visibility on 07 Mar. and 08 Mar. 86. IV. Tropical storms Horoninia and Irimma. The above mentioned meteorological and oceanological situations are discussed in this report.

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Keyword(s): Earth Science-Solid Earth,

Place/Location(s): Dakshin Gangotri, Antarctic,

Project: Typical Meteorological and Oceanological Situations Encountered during the Fifth Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (1985-86),

Topic Category(s): GeoScientific Information,

Date(s): 2020-09-04 (Creation),

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

Extent:
Start Date : 1985-01-01
End Date   : 1986-12-31