Advanced Met. Training Course

Qualifications:

Educational qualification B. Sc. (with Physics, Mathematics as main subject) /M.Sc./ B.E./ B.Tech.

Period and Location:

12 months at Pune centre

Target audience:

Group-A officers from other Govt. of India organizations (Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, etc.) and NMHSs of the neighboring countries in Afro-Asian-pacific region.

Learning objectives /Expected skills to be developed:

• Preparation & dissemination of weather analyses, forecasts and warnings.
• Formulation of weather forecasts, warnings and advisories for sectoral applications (agriculture, aviation, shipping, fishing, hydrology, power, health etc.), emergency services and industry for assistance in better application of weather forecasts and warnings for efficient operation of weather sensitive activities,
• Create & manage climate data sets; ensure the quality of climate information and derive products.
• Create and/or interpret climate forecasts and model outputs for sector specific applications
• Communicate climatological information with users.
• Able to carry out research work independently or in group.
• Design, maintenance, calibration and operation of meteorological instruments; and quality control of observations.
• Process, generate products and generate application products from the observation platforms
• Design, maintain and operate communication network
• Development of competencies to work efficiently as Meteorological Forecasters.

Mode of Evaluation of Performance:

Separate examination is carried out in each theoretical paper and practical paper mentioned above at the end of each semester and viva voce examination are being held in addition to written examination. Trainees select a research topic under the guidance of a member of faculty and submit project report, which will be evaluated and marks awarded. The performance of the participants during their attachment to Weather Section (WS) and Indian Ocean and Southern Hemispheric Analysis Centre (INOSHAC), Northern Hemispheric Analysis Centre (NHAC), Satellite Meteorology Division, Area Cyclone Warning Centre (ACWC) and Meteorological Watch Offices (MWOs) at international airports is also evaluated. The performance in the OJTs is also evaluated. The result of each semester is declared separately. The participant who fails to obtain minimum pass marks has to reappear. Certificates will be issued to successful candidates.

Competency:

This course fulfils the WMO BIP-M requirements for competency.

Click here for the Subjects taught & complete syllabus