A METOC seminar 'Meghayan-24' was conducted by SNOM and INMAC at Southern Naval Command on 28 March 2024.
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A METOC (Meteorological and Oceanographic) seminar 'Meghayan-24' was conducted by School of Naval Oceanology & Meteorology (SNOM) and Indian Naval Meteorological Analysis Centre (INMAC) at Southern Naval Command on 28 March 2024. The seminar was based on the theme 'At the Frontline of Climate Action' as promulgated by WMO for the year 2024. The inaugural address was delivered by Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff through virtual mode.
On this occasion an indigenous mobile application INDRA (Indian Naval Dynamic Resource for Weather Analysis) to disseminate weather related information and forecasts empowering optimal & quick decision making was also launched.
The application has been developed by BISAG (Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics) in coordination with Directorate of Naval Oceanology and Meteorology, Indian Navy.
The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Navy.
Motto: “Sam no Varunah”
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