Atmospheric Research Testbed
For Prelims: About Atmospheric Research Testbed, Phases of Atmospheric Research Testbed, Objectives of Atmospheric Research Testbed |
Why in the news?
Recently, the Minister of Earth Sciences virtually inaugurated the first phase of the Atmospheric Research Testbed in Central India (ART-CI) in Sehore district in Madhya Pradesh.
About Atmospheric Research Testbed:
Phases of Atmospheric Research Testbed
Objectives of Atmospheric Research Testbed
○It is for better understanding of processes governing monsoon convection and land-atmosphere interactions over the monsoon core region and to measure relevant meteorological parameters using the state-of-the-art observational systems.
○To organize intense observational campaigns along with weather prediction model runs for testing hypotheses and to improve physical parameterizations in the models related to convection and land surface processes.
○Outreach, Training and Dissemination of ART-CI data sets. The testbed will be made into an international facility for intense observational campaigns and testing physical parameterization schemes including sensitivity runs.
Source: Indian Express