India Upgrades Advanced weather prediction through new DBNet stations

Under a large milestone in cementing weather prediction and disaster management, the National Centre of medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF) and New Space India limited (NSIL) has collaborated to have two Direct Broadcast Network (DBNet) stations under the Mission Mausam project. Its proposed stations to be installed in Delhi/ NCR and Chennai are going to allow almost real-time access to satellite data due to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, which will bring a breakthrough to the meteorological system of India.

What is DBNet?

DBNet is a network system on the global scale and is aimed at direct reception of satellite data when they are moving over the area of work. DBNet is compared to conventional data center routing systems in the normal state, which can be delayed due to central ground stations over which all data transits, unlike central ground stations which are used to operate traditional data routing. The information can be inputted into Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models in a matter of minutes and therefore the forecast itself has a higher probability of being accurate and timely.

Effective Locations and Size.

The establishing of DBNet stations in Delhi/NCR and Chennai in India will encompass great geographical area that is important in keeping track of monsoons, cyclones as well as flooding. These stations will receive information not only on the Indian satellites as Oceansat, but also overseas like NOAA and MetOp. It is future-proof with the infrastructure being set up to accommodate future generations of satellites as a rebate on scalability.

Quick and Intelligent Projections.

The actual merit of DBNet is its rapidity. Forecasting can be performed quickly during severe weather conditions because the entire cycle of processing a satellite (less than five minutes of time a satellite is on) requires under five minutes. This quick response is quite essential in cyclone warning, flood warnings and other hazardous situations where quick response is what will save lives and properties.

International Management and Influence.

The DBNet project in India will also aid towards international weather surveillance via the use of wws 2.0 which is part of world meteorological organization such that the international customers can enjoy the real time information. The mutual knowledge will contribute to disaster preparedness, as well as long term climate research, which will make India one of the leading actors in the global scientific cooperation.

A Step Forward to Climate Resilience.

India is investing in advanced weather forecasting infrastructure not only to tip the country to become more resilient in the event of disasters, but also to get involved in the international fight against climate threats. The DBNet stations will be a source of power to the forecasters, policymakers, and even other researchers to have a better view of the skies to come.