This course provides a foundation and in-depth insight into physical oceanography, with a special emphasis on the Indian Ocean region. It is ideal for individuals passionate about ocean science and keen to explore the air-sea processes shaping our oceans. Through a combination of theoretical lectures and hands-on tutorials, the course introduces core oceanographic principles, including ocean circulation, seawater properties, air-sea interactions, and climate variability. The content is specially designed to enhance understanding through real-world context, satellite observations, and practical exercises relevant to regional and global ocean dynamics.

Aims and objectives:

• Introduce fundamental concepts of physical oceanography with a focus on the Indian Ocean.
• Explain the thermohaline structure and properties of seawater and how they influence ocean dynamics.
• Describe the mechanisms behind global and regional ocean circulation patterns.
• Explore air-sea interactions and their role in regulating the upper ocean heat and salt budget.
• Provide insights into climate variability, including natural and anthropogenic influences on the ocean.
• Reinforce theoretical knowledge through practical, hands-on exercises and tutorials.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand key physical properties of seawater and their role in water mass formation.
• Explain the principles behind ocean circulation and relate them to Indian Ocean dynamics.
• Analyze air-sea interactions and evaluate their impact on ocean temperatures and salinity.
• Identify and interpret patterns of climate variability and human-induced changes in the ocean.
• Gain proficiency in using tools and techniques for practical oceanographic analysis.

Target Audience:

The target audience for this course :

Engineering and MSc Students, PhD students and Early career researchers.

Course Fees:

There is no course-fee. However, registration is required.

Application Process :

Please fill the online application form: Link

Period for Applications: 17^th July - 08^th August, 2025

Applications closing on : August 08^th, 2025 05:00 PM IST (GMT +05:30)

Certificate: At the end of the course each successful participant will be provided with a certificate.

Programme Dates:

18-29 August, 2025

Venue:

International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography (ITCOocean),
Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS),
Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India,
"Ocean Valley", Pragathi Nagar (B.O), Nizampet (S.O),
Hyderabad - 500 090, INDIA

Faculty:

• Dr. Abhishek Chatterjee, INCOIS
• Dr. Rohith, INCOIS
• Dr. P Vijay, INCOIS
• Dr. Sivaiah, INCOIS
• Dr. Laxmikant Dhage, INCOIS

For any queries please contact:

For any queries related to this course:
Dr. T V S Udaya Bhaskar
Head, Ocean Data Management (ODM) &
Programme Planning and Coordination Group (PPC)
E-mail: itcoocean@incois.gov.in/uday@incois.gov.in