Summary:
According to experts, WRBs are very important component for real-time validation of any forecasting system. It contains different devices that register the rate at which the buoy is rising or falling as it follows the pattern of waves. It also gives data for basic research on ocean and atmospheric sciences, cyclone impact studies as well as climate change research,” he added. The agency plans to cover all the coastal states and islands under this program. This buoy has been installed at the depth of 15 meter near Somnath temple.Dr V R Madhu the principal scientists with CIFT, Kochi, is the chief investigator of this project..