New Delhi: On September 26, 2025, on the occasion of CSIR’s Foundation Day, the Sound Detection and Ranging (SODAR) system facility designed and developed by CSIR–Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Bhopal, was inaugurated at IMD, Delhi. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary of Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology at IMD, and Prof. Dr. Thallada Bhaskar, Director of CSIR-AMPRI, among other senior scientists.
Key Highlights and Collaborations
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Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, DG of CSIR, attended virtually, emphasizing this project as a major step in indigenizing Indian technology for societal benefit.
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between CSIR-AMPRI and IMD to enhance collaborative research on scientific and societal challenges related to weather, climate variability, forecasting, and disaster risk reduction.
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The MoU facilitates data sharing of SODAR system across various locations for forecasting, validation, and research.
Benefits and Future Scope
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The indigenous SODAR system will provide additional atmospheric data, enhancing the accuracy of weather forecasts.
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This collaboration aims to significantly advance meteorology, climate science, and environmental studies in India.
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The initiative will bolster research capacity and serve the nation by improving preparedness against climate challenges and natural disasters.
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Source: PIB
