Sediment Bearing Pressure Analysis using Sediment Classification Techniques in Indian Ocean Region
Romit Rajendra Kaware
Research intern at the MRC
Key Highlights
- Sediment classification techniques help determine sediment grain size, sediment topography, and the various properties related to them
- Developing acoustic remote sensing techniques for sediment classification has proven to be a game-changer in understanding the seabed
- Sediment-bearing pressure estimation at the seafloor is one of the crucial applications of the Acoustic Seafloor Classification
- Sediment classification using acoustic remote sensing techniques has led to more understanding of the seafloor than ever before.
The Indian Ocean is the world’s third-biggest body of water, with key maritime routes crisscrossing it and feeding Asia’s most significant economies. The Indian Ocean holds 16.8% of the world’s proven oil reserves and 27.9% of the world’s proven natural gas reserves. Moreover, it is home to major sea routes connecting the Middle East, Africa and East Asia with Europe and the Americas. Today, the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is experiencing unprecedented strategic challenges, with changes in political thought processes and relations altering the region’s security scenario. The region’s marine troops and capabilities have expanded gradually to an accelerated level.
"The increasing presence of extra-regional powers and nuclear-capable states has shifted the security framework even more. Safe navigation is an essential aspect of trade and movement perspectives."
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Romit Rajendra Kaware
Research intern at the MRC
Romit Rajendra Kaware is a final year student pursuing B.Tech in Civil Engineering from IIT Delhi. He is currently a research intern at the Maritime Research Centre (MRC), his previous research includes Molecular Dynamic simulation on the silica-graphene interface.