PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR

“SETTING UP METEOROLOGICAL WEATHER STATIONS”

Introduction:

Odisha comes under typical tropical climate due to its proximity to the sea. Summers are very
hot while monsoons appear obliging for crop productivity. The state experiences three main seasons,
namely summer season, winter season and monsoons. However, for more than a decade, Orissa
has been experiencing contrasting extreme weather conditions: from heat waves to cyclones, from
droughts to floods. The state has been declared disaster-affected for 95 of the last 105 years. In the
last four years, calamities have claimed more than 30,000 lives. They have not only become more
frequent, but have hit areas that were never considered vulnerable. As a result, Orissa’s economy
has been ripped apart.

Odisha is placed at the head of the Bay of Bengal where weather is formed. A slight change
in the sea’s behavior can have an immediate impact on the coast. The Bay becomes the centre of
low pressures causing heavy rains and cyclones in the sub-continent and especially in Orissa. These
cyclones and depression involve circulation over thousands of kilometers and form links between
Orissa’s atmosphere and the entire planetary circulation system. Going by the key parameters of
climate like temperature and rainfall, the climate may worsen in Orissa. The full impact of climate
change does not show up immediately. It triggers changes slowly but certainly.

So, the meteorology as a subject can be made instrumental in converting a farming

community from a passive recipient of information to active Information Technology (IT) users. There
is a scope of increasing the opportunity for participatory and interactive learning for farmers more
particularly belonging to coastal belts through Community Centers and Eco Clubs.

Project Objectives:

 To provide opportunity for participatory and interactive learning for farmers’ club members/Eco Club
Members with a view to transform them from being passive recipients of information to utility oriented
activities.
 To acquire Meteorological Data and develop acumen on Information Technology (IT) to help the local
society and armor the rural farming community for timely intervention of improved cultural practices.
 To bring farmers club members and other associated rural community organizations at grass root
levels into networking relationship.
 To monitor environmental trends, climate change and interpret region specific micro-level data base
on meteorology, climate and natural resources and related fields.
The natures of scientific problems proposed to be studied under this project are extreme weather
conditions like cyclone, flood, drought, heat wave, change in monsoon pattern etc. The suggested
protocols to be covered are:

 Temperature: Minimum, Maximum, Dry Bulb, Wet Bulb

 Wind: Direction, Speed
 Clouds: Types, Amount
 Sunshine: Insolation, Radiation
 Evaporameter: Evaporation and Relative Humidity
 Global Positioning System (GPS): a device used to locate Longitude and Latitude of a particular area.
 Methodology:
We are already a recognized Technical Resource Centre (TRC) in the Participation of Youth
in Real time/Field Observation Benefit to Education (PROBE-Orissa) programme of Department of
Science & Technology, Govt.of India and completed 2 years and installations of 15 nos. weather
station in selected schools of Kendrapada and Jajpur districts. The methodology that we want to
adopt is as follow.

 Setting-up of meteorological instruments like Minimum and Maximum thermometers, wind vane &
cup anemometer, rain gauge, dry & wet bulb thermometer in each school with high band
communication network.
 Students with the help of teachers record observations on the identified protocols. They gain
knowledge about their day-to-day weather parameters and enter data every day in the formats
developed as per IMD format.
 Grant-in-Aid Agency may provide the necessary infrastructure, logistics to procure instruments,
install them, record observations and create a database of multiple utility. Data could be shared
among other stakeholders.
 The training of master trainers will be done on subjects like Atmospheric Sciences, Computer
Education, Weather Observations, Time series of data etc. who in turn impart the knowledge to
farmers’ club member, Eco clubs and rural school students.
 Organization of lectures by eminent experts, creative workshops in schools, rural panchayts & other
meetings.
 Transmission of data received from farmers clubs to nodal centre for its storage and creation of
database for future research studies & weather analysis. Onward transmission to IMD for national
utility and advantage to farmers.
 A well devised course curriculum is available with us which will be implemented with further
interfacing with IMD & subject experts.
 Empower the farmers’ club members/students with weather forecast potential for their locality.

Protocols of Programme:
The instruments required for PROBE Meteorological Laboratory is as Follow.

 “Dry Bulb Thermometer, Wet Bulb Thermometer, Maximum & Minimum Thermometer” are used to
measure the temperature and relative humidity.
 “Rain Gauge and Measuring Glass” is used to measure rainfall amount.

 “Wind Vane and Cup Counter Anemometer to know direction & speed of the air in motion (wind).
 “Sunshine Recorder”: Insolation, Radiation
 Evaporameter: Evaporation and Relative Humidity
 Global Positioning System (GPS): a device used to locate Longitude and Latitude of a particular area

Work Plan & Activity Schedule:

 Engagement of Essential Staff: 01 month

 Final Selection of Location: 01 Month
 Setting-up of Met Observatory in Block/Panchayat areas: 02 months
 Connection of high band communication network: 02 months
 Development of course curriculum for farmers club/general public/students: 01 month
 Training to Farmers Club members/Project Officer/Eco Club Students & others: 02 months
 Data Recording, Transmission, and Analysis etc.: Soon after completion of above activities.
 Project Duration:

The duration of the project would be initially for Three year, which may be extended as per the
willingness of Grant-in-Aid Agency

Principal Investigator:

The Principal Investigator of this project is Dr. Sangram Keshari Nayak, Former Principal
Scientist and Head, Phy. Biochem & Environmental Science, Central Rice Research Institute,
Cuttack. He was in charge of the “Agromet Observatory” setup in the institute and gained practical
experience in analyzing weather data, pattern analysis and behavioral change.

Similarly, the Co-investigator, Mrs. Minati Bindhani has been involved in PROBE-Orissa
Programme and other Science Popularizing activities since last fifteen years. She has coordinated
many programmes & projects of the Department of Science & Technology & other Department
successfully.

R & D Work in Proposed Area:

The projects/programmes, which have already been accomplished in the proposed project
area by DST & other Department through Women & Child Welfare Society, are:

 Celebration of Year of Scientific Awareness-2004 project for Students, Teachers, Public etc.
 National Environment Awareness & Education Programme.
 Promotion of Yoga & Naturopathy.
 Understanding Nature: The Nature Study Programme for School Students.
 Anti Superstition Programme/Learning Science by Doing for School Children.
 Different Health Related Programme like: Malaria Control, AIDS Control programme, Sanitation
Programme, RNTCP, Safe Motherhood
 Science Popularization programme on Pathani Samanta & his Contribution of the Modern Science
 Celebration of National Science Day.
 Road Safety Awareness & Education.
 Petroleum Conservation.
 Promotion of National Integration & Communal Harmony.
 PROBE-Orissa Programme
 Lecture Programme on Global Warming and Mitigation Options

Districts to be covered: At/Po: Sanbisol, Kaptipada Block Area of Cuttack Mayurbhanj (Odisha)

Association & Affiliation:

The organization is closely associated and affiliated with:

 UNEP
 Rashtriya Vigyan Evam Prodyogiki Sanchar Parishad (RVPSP)
 Department of Science & Technology(DTS)
 National Council for Science & Technology Communication(NCSTC)
 Vigyan Prasar Network (VIPNET
 Vigyan Prachar Samiti (VPS))
 Vigyan O’ Paribesh Vikas Samiti (VPVS)
 Orissa Environment Society etc.
 Budget:
NON-RECURRING

Sl.
Name of the Metrological Instruments for one Weather Station Amount (Rs)
No.
1. Minimum Thermometer 3,500.00
2. Maximum Thermometer 3,500.00
3. Dry Bulb Thermometer 3,300.00
4. Wet Bulb Thermometer 3,300.00
5. Wind Vane 7,800.00
6. Cup Counter Anemometer 10,700.00
7. Rain Gauge 7,100.00
8. Stevenson Screen 22,300.00
9. Sun Shine Recorder 37,500.00
10. Evaporimeter 41,000.00
11. Global Positioning System (GPS) 60,000.00
12. Computer 70,000.00
TOTAL= 2,70,000.00

RECURRING

Sl. No. Descriptions Amount

1. Honorarium to Project Officer (One) for 03 Years 7,20,000.00
2. Training Workshop for Farmers / Public / Teachers, Organization of 3,00,000.00
Lectures Programme in Panchayat level and other Meetings etc. for 03
Years (Per year 2 nos.x 3 years=6nos.)
3. Honorarium to Resource Persons for 03 Years 1,20,000.00
4. Contingency for 03 Years 2,00,000.00
5. Travelling Expenses for 03 Years 2,00,000.00
6. Overhead Expenses for 03 Years 2,00,000.00
Total : 17,40,000.00

Total Cost (Non-recurring & Recurring) = 20,10,000.00

(Rupees Twenty Lakhs Ten Thousand only)

(Mrs. Minati Bindhani)

General Secretary
Women & Child Welfare Society
Gamhandia New Colony,
Po-Buxibazar, Dist & City- Cuttack-753001
USE OF METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS:-
 CUP COUNTER ANEMOMETER: Cup Counter Anemometer is
manufactured for measuring wind velocity. This instrument measures
total run of wind passing at the point of observation through
mechanical Counter of the range 0 to 9999.9 k.m. It is used to record
speed of wind flow.

 WIND VANE: a Wind Vane is an instrument for showing the direction

of the wind which indicates the direction of wind at the point of
observation.

 RAIN GAGE: Non Recording Rain Gauge is manufactured from non

corrosive of collector assembled with Gun-metal Ring. Tunnel locking Rings
and Base.The Rain Gauge is supplied with 4 liter/2 liter plastic bottle and
measuring cylinder. Rain Gauges are available two different capacities 100
sq. cms collected area and 200sq cms collected area.

 STEVENSON SCREEN: These Screens are manufactured for housing

thermograph, hydrograph dry and wet bulb. Thermometer and Maximum-
Minimum Thermometer. Basicallay these are manufactured from best quality
Indian wood and accurately assembled with side louvers and supplied
Available in two sizes:- Small Size 8f Large Size, i.e sterasay Stream &f
Metautyiae.

 With in the Stevenson Screen, four different types of thermometers i.e,

Maximum Thermometer, Minimum Thermometer, Dry Bulb Thermometer and
Wet Bulb Thermometer, are being placed to record current weather
temperature. Maximum Thermometer is used to record the Maximum
Temperature of the day. Where as, Minimum Thermometer is used to record
Minimum Temperature of the day. Likely, Dry Bulb and Wet Bulb
Thermometer is used to measure the Dew Point and Relative Humidity of the
atmosphere.
 SUN SHINE RECORDER: The Sun-Shine Recorder is manufactiured for
the basic main components are bowis which are manufactured from Bronze
and precisely machined and assembled. Base is of White Marble. The
sphere bowl is made uniformed and well annealed and air bubble free glass
having good surface finish.The instrument is always supplied with one year
recording graph, and standard stenciled curve for comparision.

 OPEN PAN EVAPORIMETER: The Pan is manufactured from pure copper,

duly tinned and epoxy pointed and tested for water leakproofness. The
stilling well and thermometer clamps are manufactured from Brass. This is
supported on wooden platform and covered with reinforced chickenmesh.
Measuring Jar is manufactured from transparent Acrylic also available is
bran.
EXPERIENCE through PROBE-Odisha Programme 2009—12 Important Photographs Below.

The weather is an important part of our lives and one that we

cannot controls. Instead the weather often controls how and
where we live, what we do, what we wear and what we eat but
as a thematic subject are yet to accomplish proper implications
of weather as a system amongst school students.
Women & Child Welfare Society is appointed as a
Technical Resource Centre (TRC) by Department of Science &
Technology, Govt. of India, Ministry of Science & Technology,
New Delhi to implement “Participation of Youth in Real Time/
field Observation for Benefit to Education” (PROBE) Programme
in Jajpur and Kendrapada district of Odisha. It involves
installation of Weather Laboratories within the premises of
identified schools in which the students are encouraged to take
and record daily weather data/ observations. In this multi-
institutional project a two-way relationship is envisaged between
school Students, Teachers and Professors in centres of Higher
Learning.
Both aspects such as observation and learning about
weather and climate are emphasized in this project. Observation
protocols are devised and the data collected by schools are sent
to Technical Resource Centre (Women & Child Welfare Society)
subsequently to DST as well as to Indian Metrological
Department (IMD) for quality consistency. As per the grant,
Women & Child Welfare Society has extended this programme
to 15 selected schools like:- 1) M. V. Vidyayana: Badachana, 2)
Jaraka High School: Jaraka,3) Khetrapal High School: Kolathala,
4) N.C. High School: Jajpur Road, 5)Chitalo High School:
Chitalo,6) Baruneswar High School,Binjharpur,7) Jagabandhu
Roula High School:Govindpur in Jajpur district and 8) Korua
High
School:Korua,9)BaladevHighSchool:Kendrapada,10)Derabish
Govt.High School:Derabish,11)Marsaghai High School:
Marsaghai, 12)Rajnagar High School: Rajnagar,13)Rajkanika
Girls High School: Rajkanika,14)S.K.Dev High School:
,Panchayat High School: Pattamundai in Kendrapada district.

The weather data base created by school children

will be utilized DST & IMD as well as PROBE data will also be
helpful for research in universities on the topics aiming on water
management, climate change, disaster mitigation, boi-diversity
as well as mesco-scale modeling studies to supplement our
efforts in achieving better local forecast. Through participation in
PROBE young minds of school students are exposed to
scientific intricacies of weather. They are motivated to pursue
science as a career and develop better understanding to take
safety measures from weather related hazards and also develop
acumen to forecast weather for local use.