General Meteorology Courses

Forecasters Training Course

(Condensed Course for Departmental Candidates with sufficient work experience)

Qualifications:

Completion of Intermediate Met. Training Course / Integrated Basic training and with sufficient work experience.

Period and Location: 6 months at Pune (CTI)

Main Objective:

To train Forecasters who can prepare analyses, forecasts, warnings and other weather-related information.

Subjects Taught:

  • Dynamic Meteorology/Geophysical Fluid Dynamics(Theory +Practical)
  • Numerical weather prediction (Theory +Practical)
  • Physical Meteorology (Theory +Practical)
  • Physical Oceanography
  • Model Output Diagnostics (Theory +Practical)
  • Climate Science
  • Statistics (Theory +Practical)
  • Hydrometeorology
  • Satellite Meteorology (Theory +Practical)
  • Radar Meteorology
  • Computer Programming and applications
  • Project Work (Dissertation)
  • On-The-Job Training (OJT)
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  • Mode of Evaluation of Performance:

    The examination for this course is held two times. One is at the mid of the course (Mid Term Examination) and the other is at the end of the course (Final Examination). There are seven papers based on theoretical study in each examination, viz. Dynamic Meteorology/Geophysical Fluid Dynamics, Numerical weather prediction, Physical Meteorology, Physical Oceanography, Model Output Diagnostics.

    During the Final examination, three practical papers examination, and viva voce examination are being held in addition to the above seven theory papers. Trainees select a research topic under the guidance of a member of faculty and submit project report, which will be evaluated and marks awarded. The performance of the participants during their attachment to Weather Section (WS) and Indian Ocean and Southern Hemispheric Analysis Centre (INOSHAC), Northern Hemispheric Analysis Centre (NHAC), Satellite Meteorology Division, Area Cyclone Warning Centre (ACWC) and Meteorological Watch Offices (MWOs) at international airports is also evaluated. The participant who fails to obtain a minimum marks in the examination has to reappear for the respective examination after six months. Certificates are issued to successful candidates.