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Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS) Scheme

Context:  Recently, the Minister of Earth Sciences provided information on the ACROSS scheme in Lok Sabha. About ACROSS Scheme:
  • It is a central sector scheme under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) for atmospheric science programs.
    • Aims: To address various aspects related to weather and climate prediction through a comprehensive approach.
  • Sub-Schemes:
    • Each of these aspects is incorporated as eight sub-schemes under the umbrella scheme “ACROSS”.
    • Each sub-scheme focuses on a specific aspect of atmospheric science and is implemented by different institutions under MoES.
  • Implementing Institutions:
    • India Meteorological Department (IMD)
    • National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF)
    • Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)
    • Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)
  • Benefits:
    • Improved accuracy and reliability of weather and climate forecasts.
    • Enhanced disaster preparedness and response capabilities.
    • Facilitation of sustainable development through better climate information.
    • Beneficial for various sectors, including agriculture, transportation, and disaster management.
Progress under ACROSS Scheme Details
Advanced Weather Prediction Models
  • Development of global advanced weather prediction models and Ensemble Prediction System.
  • High horizontal resolution of 12 km and regional models with higher resolution also have been developed.
Air Quality Early Warning System
  • High-resolution Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi developed
Enhanced Infrastructure
  • Procurement of 6.8 Petaflop High-Performance Computer (HPC).
  • Increase in Doppler Weather Radars (DWR) network to 37.
Meteorological Data Receiving & Processing
  • Establishment of Multi-Mission Meteorological Data Receiving & Processing System (MMDRPS).
  • Data from Geostationary satellites INSAT-3D, INSAT-3DR, and INSAT-3DS received.
Lightning Location Network
  • Deployment of Lightning Location Network with sensors at 83 locations.
  • Development and release of DAMINI LIGHTNING ALERT Mobile App.
Earth System Model (ESM)
  • IITM developed India’s first ESM participating in Coupled Modeling Intercomparison Project-Phase 6 (CMIP6) experiments.
 News Source: PIB
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