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    Surface current and wave measurement during cyclone Phailin by high frequency radars along the Indian coast
    (Current Science, 2015-02) John, Manu; Jena, B. K.; Sivakholundu, K. M.
    Cyclone Phailin originated in the east central Bay of Bengal (BoB) and crossed into the Indian mainland after traversing through the BoB. High frequency radar (HFR) operated by the National Institute of Ocean Technology could track the surface currents and high wave activity within its measuring limits. The radar data provide valuable information on the surface dynamics during the cyclone period. The HFR observations compare well with those of wave rider buoy. This opens up opportunities for observing the wave conditions during the cyclonic period over longer distances from the shore. This method is relatively more robust as HFR is less likely to be disrupted due to the passage of cyclones, unlike moored systems.
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    Seasonal variation in nearshore wave characteristics offCuddalore, Southeast coast of Tamil Nadu, India
    (Current Science, 2017-05) Jena, B. K.; Patra, Sisir K.; Joseph, K. Jossica; Sivakholundu, K. M.
    Wave data collected using wave rider buoy between January 2010 and January 2011 off Cuddalore coast, Tamil Nadu, India, have been analysed season-wise in this study. Wave steepness method was used for the separation of sea and swell wave parameters. Also parameters such as significant wave height of total wave, sea and swell (Hs , Hsw and Hss), zero crossing periods (Tz, Tsw and Tss) and mean wave directions (,sw and ss) have been studied. The study shows a distinct shift in sea wave direction of about 90 between June and October as well as November and February. Throughout the year, the predominant swell direction remained around 135. The contribution in total Hs by Hsw was 76% and the remaining 24% by Hss in the yearly cycle. The sea wave height was dominant by more than 90% during November to May. Regression analysis showed good positive Pearson’s correlation of 0.94 between Hs and Hsw; however, it was 0.65 between Hs and Hss. The maximum and significant wave heights of 5.7 and 2.7 m were recorded during cyclone Jal on 7 November 2010.
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    Long term port monitoring system (PMS)
    (Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences, 2014) Suseentharan, V.; Sivakholundu, K. M.; Jena, B. K. ; Ravinder, M.; Balaji, Rajoo
    NIOT has developed and operated a Port Monitoring System (PMS) at Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited (GPPL) to measure tide and current on real time. PMS consists of a pressure based tide gauge and a Horizontal Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (H-ADCP) installed at 5 m depth w.r.t Chart Datum (CD). Tide, current speed and direction are measured and transmitted to NIOT server in real time and data is presented through web application after quality check (QC). The success and high utility of the data at GPPL has resulted in requests for similar installations in other ports (Mundra, Dahej, Hazira, Vizhinjam, Dhamra and IGCAR) which enabled NIOT to expand the PMS network. The system can be used with different communication links like GPRS, UHF and INSAT. Using GPRS link, the sensors can be configured remotely to change the sampling regime and communication interval. Being a modular design, the PMS has an option for integrating more sensors for met-ocean and water quality parameters depending on site or study specific requirement. The paper discusses the basic architecture, options that can be built and the experience gained during development, installation and operation in various site conditions.