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January 10th, 2012
Knowing Earth Systems for a Better Life-Dr. Shailesh Nayak

Giving an overview of knowing the earth systems better and their effect on human lives, Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Chairman of Plenary Session on Frontiers of Atmospheric Sciences & Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, said, “The atmospheric and ocean observations are being augmented by deploying automatic weather stations, automatic rain gauges, Doppler weather radars, argo floats, HF radars, moored buoys and current meters. As climate change issues take centre-stage, the need for a deeper understanding of the components of earth systems is recognised as critical for learning for the earth is changing.” Read More