Bharat Climate Observation Network

Bharat Climate Observation Network Latest News

Recently, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology and the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Science Nainital have signed a long-term Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a climate observation station in the Himalayan region under the Bharat Climate Observation Network (BCON).

About Bharat Climate Observation Network

• It is a national observational initiative conceptualized and implemented by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India,
• Objective: It is to develop a long-term, high-precision climate monitoring framework across the country.
• Functions
  • Monitor Meteorological Parameters: BCON will monitor meteorological parameters, climate-active trace gases (greenhouse gases and short-lived climate forcers), atmospheric chemistry and soil moisture observations.
  • National Database: BCON will develop a robust national database that supports the detection of long term trends, advances climate change research, and strengthens India’s capacity for climate assessment and evidence based policy development.
• Significance of Bharat Climate Observation Network Data
  • The high accuracy datasets produced through BCON will also provide the critical validation and benchmarking required for Earth System Models, including India’s first ESM, the IITM ESM.
  • It enables more accurate simulations of the Indian climate change and enhances future climate projections.

Source: PIB

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