ESSO - Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services

This specialized training course is tailored for operational personnel from Oman who are involved in the implementation and management of early warning systems for tsunamis. The program offers an in-depth understanding of tsunami generation, propagation, observation systems, modeling tools, and dissemination of alerts. Practical hands-on sessions, case studies, and real-time simulations are integral to the course, aiming to strengthen Oman's national capacity for tsunami risk management.

Aims and objectives:

• To build technical expertise on tsunami science and early warning system operations.
• To train participants in tsunami monitoring, forecasting, and alert dissemination tools.
• To provide hands-on experience with modeling tools, observation platforms, and decision-support systems.
• To enhance regional coordination and preparedness for Tsunami and related coastal hazards.

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of tsunami generation mechanisms, propagation processes, and coastal impacts.
• Operate and interpret data from tsunami observation systems such as tide gauges, buoys, and seismic networks.
• Apply standard procedures for issuing timely and accurate tsunami alerts and warnings.
• Integrate data from multiple sources to support real-time decision-making during tsunami events.
• Collaborate effectively with regional stakeholders to enhance early warning capabilities and risk reduction strategies.
• Contribute to the strengthening of national systems for tsunami preparedness and coastal hazard management.

Target Audience:

The target audience for this course :

• The officials from Oman Early Warning Center.



Application Process :

By Nomination.

Programme Dates:
11 - 21 December, 2023


Venue:

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. Ch. Patanjali Kumar
• Mr. M. Nagaraja Kumar
• Dr. Dipankar Saikia
• Dr. B. Ajay Kumar
• Mr. J. Padmanabham
• Dr. K. Siva Srinivas
• Dr. Prakash Mohanty
• Dr. RS Mahendra
• Dr. Ajay Kumar
• Mr. Chandrasekhar

Course Coordinators:
Dr. T V S Udaya Bhaskar

For any queries please contact:

• For any queries related to this course:
  Dr. T V S Udaya Bhaskar
  Head, Ocean Data Management (ODM) &
  Programme Planning and Coordination Group (PPC)
  E-mail: itcoocean@incois.gov.in/uday@incois.gov.in