IMD scouts land in Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram for Mission Mausam wind profiler radars
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Why in news
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is scouting for land in Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram to install wind profiler radar systems under the Union government's 'Mission Mausam'.
Background
The project is part of 'Mission Mausam' to improve weather observation and forecasting capabilities.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeMission Mausam: A Union government initiative to enhance weather observations and forecasting.
- BodyIMD: The India Meteorological Department is the agency responsible for weather observation and forecasting.
Prelims practice question
With reference to Mission Mausam, consider the following statements:
- The project is a State government initiative to install solar power profilers.
- It is a Union government initiative to enhance weather observations and forecasting.
- The IMD is scouting land in Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram for wind profiler radar systems.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: It is a Union government initiative to enhance weather observations and forecasting.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the integration of advanced radar systems like wind profilers under Mission Mausam can enhance India's disaster resilience against extreme weather events.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data precision: Improved vertical wind profile accuracy for localized severe weather alerts
- Infrastructure bottleneck: Land acquisition hurdles for critical meteorological installations in coastal regions
Keywords: Weather Forecasting · Disaster Mitigation · Meteorological Infrastructure · Mission Mausam
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