Direct Recruited Scientists Training Course
Qualifications:
Post graduates in Physics, Mathematics, Agriculture, Electronics or B. E, B. Tech, M. Tech in any discipline
Period and Location:
19 Weeks at Pune centre
Target audience:
Direct recruited IMD scientists C, D and E
Subjects Taught:
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:
Final Examination is held once at the end of the course. At the time of the examination, candidates are interviewed by a board of officers and marks are allotted for this viva voce examination also.
The marks obtained in the examination and for class work are counted towards the final result and evaluation. The performance in the OJTs is also evaluated. The participant who fails to obtain minimum pass marks has to reappear.
Competency:
This course fulfils the WMO BIP-M requirements for competency.
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