National Institute of Ocean Technology to install high-frequency radar along Karaikal coast
The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) plans to install a high-frequency radar system along the Karaikal coast in Puducherry to monitor ocean surface currents and waves up to 200 km offshore. The radar will enable real-time ocean data collection, support weather forecasting, and aid in early warnings for cyclones and other severe weather events. Two locations, Kilinjalmedu and Akkempettai, have been selected from an initial list of 10 proposed sites.
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The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) will soon deploy a high-frequency (HF) radar along Puducherry’s coastline to measure surface currents and waves upto 200 km offshore. The proposed radars will support real-time ocean monitoring, data validation and early warning of severe weather events including cyclones.NIOT has identified two suitable locations — Kilinjalmedu and Akkempettai in Karaikal — for installation of the high-frequency radar system. As many as 10 sites were identified and NIOT gave its preference for two sites.
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