CEW-RI Weekly Seminar on June 09, 2021 by Prof. Prasad K. Bhaskaran
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PRESENTS AN ONLINE SEMINAR
Effect of Shamal Waves on Local Wind-waves in the Indian Ocean Region in a Changing Climate
Date : Wednesday, June 09, 2021
Time : 10:00 – 10:30 AM
Location: Online Zoom Room - Join Meeting (Password: 490205)
Speaker:
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Prof. Prasad K. Bhaskaran Former Head of Department Ocean Engineering & Naval Architecture IIT Kharagpur |
Abstract:
Ocean waves play an important role in the climate system. Understanding the role of remote forcing effects on local wind-wave climatology is very crucial in coastal zone dynamics. In particular, a precise understanding on the spatio-temporal variability of wind-waves is an active area of research in particular to scientists, engineers, and climate modelers. The Shamal wind system in the Arabian Gulf influences the wind-wave climate of the Arabian Sea, and understanding their role in a changing climate is a challenge. Changing climate has influenced the weather patterns over the global oceans having long-term repercussions. Hence, there is a need to precisely understand the recent trends in the variability of wind-waves and its role and importance in the climate system is clearly documented in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Assessment Reports. This talk will specifically, focus on the general aspects of wind waves, Shamal waves and their effects along the west coast of India, spatio-temporal variability of wind-waves in the Indian Ocean, and the recent trends in maximum wind speed and maximum significant wave heights observed over the Indian Ocean region based on a comprehensive analysis of satellite altimeter data from several satellite missions. Finally, the role of Shamal waves influencing the local wind-wave climate along west coast of India will be discussed in a changing climate scenario.
All faculty, researchers and graduate students are invited to attend
