Meteorologists from Shillong Join Indian Expedition to Antarctica
Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica
The NCPOR operates two year-round stations, Maitri and Bharati, to carry out research activities. (Photo: Meta/Dhandapani Sankar)
Shillong, Oct 28: Two meteorologists from Shillong are preparing to participate in the 46th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica, as confirmed by officials on Wednesday.
Partik Kumar and Dheeraj Chaudhary, both affiliated with the IMD's Meteorological Centre in Shillong, will represent their department during this polar mission.
A farewell event was organized for the two meteorologists on Tuesday, according to the officials.
During the ceremony, Thangjalal Lhouvum, the Head of the Meteorological Centre in Shillong, emphasized the significance of the data gathered in Antarctica for monitoring climate variability and global weather patterns.
The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), which operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), is the primary agency responsible for executing the Indian Antarctic Programme.
The meteorological data collected will enhance the understanding of climate variability and global weather trends, officials noted.
The 46th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (46-ISEA) aims to embark on a new phase of scientific inquiry, focusing on 'Climate Change and its signatures in Antarctica.'
The NCPOR manages two permanent research stations, Maitri and Bharati, where scientists conduct their research activities.
Access to Antarctica is limited between November and March of the following year due to its unique geographic conditions.