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Short Course on Introduction to Ocean Dynamics with practical hands-on exercises
during 18-29 August 2025
Organized by
International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography (ITCOocean)
INCOIS, Hyderabad, India.

Overview:

This course provides a foundation and in-depth insight into physical oceanography, with a special emphasis on the Indian Ocean region. It is ideal for individuals passionate about ocean science and keen to explore the air-sea processes shaping our oceans. Through a combination of theoretical lectures and hands-on tutorials, the course introduces core oceanographic principles, including ocean circulation, seawater properties, air-sea interactions, and climate variability. The content is specially designed to enhance understanding through real-world context, satellite observations, and practical exercises relevant to regional and global ocean dynamics.

Aims and objectives:

  • Introduce fundamental concepts of physical oceanography with a focus on the Indian Ocean.
  • Explain the thermohaline structure and properties of seawater and how they influence ocean dynamics.
  • Describe the mechanisms behind global and regional ocean circulation patterns.
  • Explore air-sea interactions and their role in regulating the upper ocean heat and salt budget.
  • Provide insights into climate variability, including natural and anthropogenic influences on the ocean.
  • Reinforce theoretical knowledge through practical, hands-on exercises and tutorials.

    • Learning Outcomes:

    • Understand key physical properties of seawater and their role in water mass formation.
    • Explain the principles behind ocean circulation and relate them to Indian Ocean dynamics.
    • Analyze air-sea interactions and evaluate their impact on ocean temperatures and salinity.
    • Identify and interpret patterns of climate variability and human-induced changes in the ocean.
    • Gain proficiency in using tools and techniques for practical oceanographic analysis.

      • Target Audience:

      The target audience for this course:

      • Engineering and MSc Students, PhD students and Early career researchers.

        • Course Fees:

        • There is no course-fee. However, registration is required.

          • Application Process :

          Please fill the online application form: Link

          Period for Applications: 17th July - 08th August, 2025

          Applications closing on : August 08th, 2024 05:00 PM IST (GMT +05:30)

          Certificate: At the end of the course each successful participant will be provided with a certificate.

          Programme Dates: 18-29 August, 2025

          Venue:

          The training course offers both physical and online participation options, allowing participants to choose the most suitable mode.

          • The venue for physical participation is:

            • International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography (ITCOocean),
            Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS),
            Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India,
            "Ocean Valley", Pragathi Nagar (B.O), Nizampet (S.O),
            Hyderabad - 500 090, INDIA

            Faculty:

            • Dr. Abhishek Chatterjee , INCOIS
            • Dr. Rohith, INCOIS
            • Dr. P Vijay, INCOIS
            • Dr. Sivaiah, INCOIS
            • Dr. Laxmikant Dhage, INCOIS

              • Course Coordinators:
              Dr. T V S Udaya Bhaskar

              For any queries please contact:

              • For any queries related to this course, contact: itcoocean@incois.gov.in

              Schedule of Course:

              The schedule of the course will be annouced soon!!!

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