How Acoustic Habitat Degradation Affects Auditory Perception of Divers in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
This article explores how increasing underwater noise pollution is degrading the acoustic habitat of the Indian Ocean Region and affecting the ability of divers and underwater operators to perceive, interpret, and respond to sounds underwater. The article emphasizes that sound is the primary means of sensing and communication in the underwater environment, making acoustic habitat quality critical for both marine life and human activities.
February 17, 2022
Potential of Blue Biotechnology and Deep Sea Microbial Ecosystems
Blue biotechnology leverages marine organisms and deep-sea microbial ecosystems to develop innovative solutions for healthcare, food, energy, and environmental sustainability. The article highlights the immense potential of these largely unexplored marine resources to drive the Blue Economy while emphasizing the need for sustainable exploration and conservation of ocean biodiversity.
February 17, 2022
Managing Freshwater Resources in the Tropics – A New Perspective
This article discusses the growing challenges facing freshwater resources in tropical regions and argues for a more integrated and science-driven approach to water management. It highlights that freshwater systems are critical not only for human consumption but also for food security, biodiversity, economic development, and environmental sustainability.
February 17, 2022
Sediment Prediction and Aid to Navigation for the Inland Water Transport in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
The article explores how sediment prediction and navigation support systems can improve Inland Water Transport (IWT) in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). It highlights the challenges posed by sediment deposition in waterways and emphasizes the use of scientific modelling and data-driven approaches for safer and more efficient navigation.
February 17, 2022
Role of technology in National Security
Technology plays a pivotal role in modern national security by enhancing surveillance, intelligence gathering, communication, and decision-making capabilities across land, air, sea, and cyberspace. For a maritime nation like India, advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, data analytics, acoustic sensing, ocean observation systems, and autonomous platforms are essential for strengthening Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) and safeguarding national interests in the Indian Ocean Region. The article emphasizes that future security challenges cannot be addressed through conventional military strength alone and require a technology-driven, collaborative approach involving government, industry, academia, and research institutions. By integrating technological innovation with strategic planning, nations can improve security, support sustainable development, and strengthen their overall resilience against emerging threats.
February 17, 2022
Water Resource Management – A UDA Perspective
The article explores water resource management through the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) framework, highlighting the growing challenges of water scarcity, pollution, and governance inefficiencies. It emphasizes the role of technology, digital transformation, and integrated policy approaches in sustainable freshwater management.
February 17, 2022
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Design & Development for Effective Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
This article highlights how Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) can become one of the most important technological enablers of the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) framework in the Indian Ocean Region. The central argument is that effective UDA requires persistent underwater sensing, data collection, and monitoring capabilities that conventional manned platforms cannot provide efficiently. AUVs offer a scalable and cost-effective solution.
February 17, 2022
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