Chennai, 1 September (H.S.): The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) is set to develop the world's first floating radar as part of the Mission Mausam initiative. Although specific details about the Mission Mausam project are scarce, NIOT's innovative endeavors often focus on harnessing ocean technology for various applications, including weather forecasting and climate monitoring.

This floating radar station is likely to be a groundbreaking innovation, similar to other projects NIOT has been involved in, such as the FLORA 1, a self-powered floating radar station designed for offshore bird tracking. The development of such technology showcases NIOT's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge solutions for environmental and climate-related challenges.

The NIOT has been actively working on various ocean-related projects, including the development of a 1 MW floating Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) plant off the Tuticorin coast in Tamil Nadu. This plant aims to harness the thermal energy stored in the ocean, demonstrating NIOT's expertise in ocean energy technology.

While details about the floating radar's specific application under Mission Mausam are limited, NIOT's involvement suggests a focus on advancing India's ocean technology capabilities and potentially enhancing weather forecasting, climate monitoring, or other oceanic research areas.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Dr. R. B. Chaudhary