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Rainwater Harvesting and Aquifer Recharge

NCESS Documentary Film

Srikumar Chattopadhyay

Dr. Srikumar Chattopadhyay 

 

About

 

 

Dr. Srikumar Chattopadhyay retired from CESS as Scientist G and Head, Resources Analysis Division. He obtained his M. Sc & Ph. D degree in Geography from the University of Calcutta and Post Graduate diploma in Applied Geomorphology and Environmental Survey from the International Institute of Aerospace Survey and Earth Sciences (ITC), The Netherlands. He was a Post-Doctoral Fulbright Fellow in the Environment and Policy Institute, East West Centre, Hawaii, USA. Recipient of Dr. S Vasudev award (1994) instituted by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, Government of Kerala, and Prof. R N Dubey memorial award (2001) instituted by the Boovigyan Vikas Foundation, New Delhi. After retirement from CESS in 2013 he was awarded Senior Fellow position by ICSSR hosted in the Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram. In 2016, he served as a Fellow in the HWK Institute for Advanced Studies, Delmenhorst, Germany. He also worked as a Senior Consultant, Kerala Development Innovation Strategic Council (K-Disc), Government of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.

Dr. Chattopadhyay’s work area covers natural and environmental resource management, terrain analysis, human dimension of environmental change, participatory local level planning, and sustainable development. He contributed substantially in evolving Participatory Panchayat Resource Mapping and River Bank Mapping programmes, which were widely acclaimed. He served as visiting faculty in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Montclair State University, New Jersey, USA; Leibnitz Centre for Tropical Marine Ecology (ZMT), Bremen, Germany and several other Indian Universities including Delhi, Calcutta, Mumbai, Burdwan, and Vidyasagar. He has produced more than 100 research papers, authored/ edited eight books, one Atlas and completed 40 research projects funded by the state, national and international agencies. He executed Tri-Academy (Chinese Science Academy, Indian National Science Academy and US National Science Foundation) collaborative project on Population pressure and land use change: Case studies from China, India and USA; Asian Development Bank’s multi country project on Integrated Coastal Zone Management and Poverty Alleviation; and the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka and Asia Pacific Network collaborative programme in South Asia on ‘Science policy integration for enhanced management of coastal systems’. He hosted Ph. D student from the University of Poiters, France under Indo French cultural exchange fellowship programme and collaborated with ZMT, Bremen, Germany and the Department of Geography, Lancaster University, UK for conducting joint projects, exchange visit and hosting MS students to conduct field studies and dissertation work. Several Ph. D and MS students from India and abroad completed their theses under his guidance. Dr. Chattopadhyay served in various committees, academic bodies and professional organizations both at the national and state level. He has now joined NCESS as ICSSR National Fellow for a period of two years.

 

atmospheric science

Lightning Detection Network

The National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS), Ministry of Earth Science, Govt of India, Thiruvananthapuram installed the Lightning Detection Network (Make: Earth Networks, USA), across southwest India in collaboration with Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune. The sensors detect the flash rate per second, position (latitude and longitude) and type of lighting (Intra cloud and cloud to ground; IC or CG) over the region. The detection is based on the time of arrival technique (TAO).

Sensor and accessory details

Lightning sensor : Earth Networks Lightning Sensor

Types of Lightning Detected : Cloud-to-Ground (CG) and In-Cloud (IC) strokes.

Sensor Radio Frequency Bandwidth : 1 Hz to 12 MHz.

Location Accuracy in southwest India : <100 meters (density dependent).

Detection Efficiency’s : > 95%; IC: > 85% (density dependent).

Sensor Baseline in south India : 50 km to 160 km.

Method : Time of arrival (of radio waves).

Sensor Timing Accuracy : <15 nanoseconds.

UPS unit : Hykon 1KVA unit with two 75 AH Exide batteries.

Internet : BSNL FTTH connection and accessories.

Sensor hosting institutes and collaborators

1. India Meteorological Department, Govt. of India.

2. Kerala Ports, Govt. of Kerala.

3. Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, ICAR, Kasaragod, Govt. of India.

4. Dept. of Physics, St. Thomas College, Palai, Kerala.

5. Dept. of Physics, Catholicate College Pathanamthitta, Kerala.

6. Dept. of EEE, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, Tamil Nadu

7. Agro Climate Research Centre, Directorate of Crop Management, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

8. IITM, ESSO-MoES, Govt. of India, Pune

Internet provider: BSNL (FTTH), Thiruvananthapuram.

 

Sensor locations in south India. SRTM elevation is shown in background

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Sensor setup

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Lightning observed by lightning network on 3 October 2018, 03 UTC

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Field photograph of the sensor installed

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MoES, GoI Review Meeting 23-10-2018 Earth System Science Organization (ESSO), MoES, GoI Review Meeting held on 22-23 October 2018 at Thiruvananthapuram. more..
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Celebrations of International Day for Biological Diversity. 22-05-2018 Celebrations of International Day for Biological Diversity on 22nd of May 2018 at National Centre for Earth Science Studies. As part of celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity 2018, the Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB), Government of Kerala has arranged a training programme for the Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) members at state level. The proposed programme will be held in NCESS on Tuesday 22/05/2018. Inaugural function will be held at NILA auditorium on 22nd of May 2018 at 10.30 am in the gracious presence of two Honourable Ministers of Government of Kerala. Director, NCESS will also offer felicitations. more..
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3rd Foundation Day Lecture 2018. 23-04-2018 National Centre for Earth Science Studies celebrated its foundation day on 23rd April 2018 by organizing a Foundation Day Lecture delivered by Padma Bhushan Dr. B. N. Suresh, President, Indian National Academy of Engineering, New Delhi, Chancellor, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Trivandrum, & honourable Distinguished Professor, ISRO HQ, Bangalore. The title of the talk was Advanced Technologies and National Development. Dr. N. Purnachandra Rao Director, NCESS gave the welcome address and also honored him for his outstanding contribution on Space Science and Technology by offering Ponada and Memento. Dr. T.N. Prakash, Scientist-G & Group Head introduced the speaker and read the citation. The citation was also handed over to Dr.Suresh. The function ended with the vote of thanks by Dr. K. K. Ramachandran Scientist-F & Group Head. more..
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Dr.TRIPTI MUGULI,NPDF IISc,Bangalore delivered a talk on "Water and carbon cycles in humid tropics in the Western Ghats, South India: insights from stable isotopes investigations" at NCESS. 27-03-2018 Dr.TRIPTI MUGULI, NPDF IISc, Bangalore & DST-Inspire Faculty Awardee delivered a talk on "Water and carbon cycles in humid tropics in the Western Ghats, South India: insights from stable isotopes investigations" at National Centre for Earth Science Studies on 27 March, 2018 more..
Dr.Chalapathi Rao,Banaras Hindu University delivered the lecture series at NCESS. 22-03-2018 Dr.Chalapathi Rao, Professor, Dept. of Geology, Banaras Hindu University delivered the following lecture series (1) How to Become a Researcher? (2) Application of EPMA and SEM in Mineralogical Studies at National Centre for Earth Science Studies on 22 March, 2018 more..
Art of Living - Government Executive Yoga Program. 23-03-2018 Art of Living - Government Executive Yoga Program - Second Batch during 19-23th March 2018 at NCESS premises. Second Batch comprised of 10 participants from NCESS has successfully completed Art of Living - Government Executive Yoga Program conducted by Shri. Niroop K Vasudevan (Faculty-DSN & SAHAJ Programs, Art of Living) & Smt. Kavitha Niroop (Faculty-Corporate Programs, Art of Living) during 19-23th March 2018 at NCESS premises. more..
Hindi Workshop. 12-03-2018 Hindi Workshop held on 12th March 2018 at National Centre for Earth Science Studies. more..
Visit of ONGC Officials. 16-03-2018 Visit of ONGC Officials in connection with the technology transfer of Geofluids research carried out at National Centre for Earth Science Studies on 16th March 2018. more..
7th Research Advisory Council (RAC) meeting of NCESS. 10-03-2018 7th Research Advisory Council (RAC) meeting of NCESS and the first meeting of reconstituted RAC under the chairmanship of Prof. (Dr.) S.K.Tandon held on 9th and 10th March 2018 at National Centre for Earth Science Studies. more..
International Women's Day Celebrations. 08-03-2018 International Women's Day Celebrations at National Centre for Earth Science Studies. more..
Workshop On Submarine Groundwater Discharge. 23-02-2018 The National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India organized three days National Workshop during 21st - 23rd February 2018 in Thiruvananthapuram in connection with the implementation of R&D Project on Submarine Ground Water Discharge (SGD). The workshop is in continuation of the two days Brainstorming session held in August 2017 at NCESS, discussion on SGD in the context of Indian coasts with CGWB officials in New Delhi on September 2017 and SGD-Expert Committee meeting in December 2017 at NCESS. The workshop had Lead Talks and Field Demo by eminent National and International scientists from premier R&D Organizations and Universities working in the area, in addition to student participation. The Day-1 of the Workshop had expert presentation on different tools and methods to be adopted in SGD studies, such as, Principles of Aquifer modelling aquifer mapping, Geophysical and Marine Geophysical Investigations for SGD determination, Isotope Fingerprinting and application of isotopes in Aquifer Mapping, Role of Radium and Radon Isotopes in SGD flux determination, Remote sensing tools for identifying SGD locations and global status on SGD Investigations with examples from regional studies. The Field Demo (Water quality analyzer, Piezometer/ Push point water sampler, Radon measurement, DGPS, Resistivity meter, Seepage meter, GPR) in Varkala and Karichal SGD sites was arranged on Day-2. The Day-3 was devoted for laboratory visit, discussion on the constitution of team members and concluding remarks on the proceedings of the Workshop. more..
Art of Living - Government Executive Yoga Program. 25-01-2018 Art of Living - Government Executive Yoga Program - 1st Batch during 22-25th January 2018 at NCESS premises.1st Batch comprised of 20 participants from NCESS has successfully completed Art of Living - Government Executive Yoga Program conducted by Shri. Niroop K Vasudevan (Faculty-DSN & SAHAJ Programs, Art of Living) & Smt. Kavitha Niroop (Faculty-Corporate Programs, Art of Living) during 22-25th January 2018 at NCESS premises. Subsequent evening batches will be followed soon. more..
National Centre for Earth Science Studies is deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Shri.Krishnakumar S,Assistant Manager,EA&M. 26-01-2018 National Centre for Earth Science Studies is deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Shri.Krishnakumar S. on 26th January 2018. Director and staff of NCESS offer sincere prayers and condolences on the loss of Shri.Krishnakumar, who has been functioning as Assistant Manager in the Estate Administration & Maintenance Section of the institute.May his soul rest in peace. more..
Republic Day Celebrations at National Centre for Earth Science Studies. 26-01-2018 Republic Day Celebrations at National Centre for Earth Science Studies. Wishing you all a very Happy Republic Day. Jai Hind! more..
Dr.Srinagesh,CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute delivered a talk on "Earthquake hazard Studies in India" at NCESS. 24-01-2018 Dr. Srinagesh, Chief Scientist & Head, Seismological Observatory, CSIR - National Geophysical Research Institute delivered a talk on "Earthquake hazard Studies in India" at National Centre for Earth Science Studies on 24 Jan, 2018Republic Day Celebrations at National Centre for Earth Science Studies. more..
Dr.Tim Jennerjahn(Germany) delivered a talk on " Reconstruction of the Palaeo-environment with respect to past environmental/climate change" at NCESS. 09-01-2018 Dr.Tim Jennerjahn (Leader , Working Group, Ecological Biogeochemistry, Centre for Tropical Marine Research, Bremen, Germany) delivered a talk on " Reconstruction of the Palaeo-environment with respect to past environmental/climate change" at National Centre for Earth Science Studies. more..
New Year Celebrations at National Centre for Earth Science Studies. 01-01-2018 NCESS Family Wishes you all a very Happy New Year - 2018. The New Year began with an inspiring and motivational address to NCESS Family by our beloved Director - Dr. N Purnachandra Rao. more..

 

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