The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has unveiled a brand new state-of-the-art facility, Synergistic Ocean Observation Prediction Services (SynOPS), for 2D/3D/4D visualisation of in situ ocean data, satellite remote sensing and model products for an integrated view of state of the ocean to scientists and policy makers on Wednesday.
The facility spread across 10,000 sq.ft has cutting-edge modern infrastructure to enable 24x7x365 operations comprising of an operations area with an LED display system, 3D visualisation area with 1.8 metres digital globe and a data centre which can provide information on the past, present and future of the oceans.
Union Minister of Earth Sciences Kiran Rijiju inaugurated ‘SynOPS’ along with a ‘mural’ depicting the theme on ‘Life and Ocean’ - and also virtually dedicated to the nation ‘Wandoor site’ of GNSS – global navigation satellite system and SMA - Strong Motion Accelerometer (SMA) stations network in the presence of MoES Secretary M. Ravichandran and INCOIS Director T. Srinivasa Kumar.