SAARC Training Workshop on 5th generation mesoscale model MM-5

India Meteorological Department in collaboration with SAARC Meteorological Research Centre (SMRC) Dhaka is hosting a SAARC Training Workshop on MM-5 Model in New Delhi from 27th February to 10th March, 2006. MM-5 is a 5th generation meso scale numerical weather prediction model developed by National Centre for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), USA, which can be run on a variety of computer platforms ranging from high power computing system to a Desktop (Pentium with LINUX environment). The model is widely used by operational and research community to understand and predict meteorological events like tropical cyclone, thunderstorm, heavy rainfall etc. which are very common on SAARC region. The model is currently run at IMD New Delhi for operational use. In view of wide experience and expertise in the field available in India, holding of the training workshop on MM-5 model in India was recommended by the 12th Governing Body Meeting of SMRC held in Dhaka during October, 2005. Meteorologists of all 7 SAARC countries and SMRC Dhaka will be attending this workshop. Experts from IMD, NCMRWF, IIT Delhi, SMRC Dhaka and from some other organizations will deliver lectures in this workshop.

The Workshop primarily aims at training meteorologists of SAARC countries in various components of MM-5 model and its application in operational forecasting and research. It is expected that at the end of the training, the trainees would be able to implement MM-5 model in their respective countries for operational/research applications.

Prof. V.S. Ramamurthy, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India will be the Chief Guest and will inaugurate the workshop being held on 27th February, 2006 at 10.00 a.m. at the Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003. Shri B. Lal, Director General, India Meteorological Department, Ms. Preeti Sharan, Joint Secretary(SAARC), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India and Mr. Mohd. Akram Hossain, Director, SMRC Dhaka will address the gathering during the inaugural function.

Source : Press Information Bureau
Date : February 24, 2006