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
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
Artificial Intelligence for Effective Realization of Underwater Domain Awareness Framework
The article discusses how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can become a force multiplier for implementing the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework by addressing the enormous complexity of underwater environments and the vast amount of data generated from multiple sensors and observation platforms. The UDA framework itself aims to integrate maritime security, the Blue Economy, environmental sustainability, disaster management, and science & technology into a single collaborative ecosystem.
February 17, 2022
Indonesian Plane Crash 2021 – A Wake-up Call
On 06 January 2021, an Indonesian airline aircraft met with an accident in the Java Sea with 62 people onboard. In the recent past, Indonesia has had a number of airline accidents in the Java Sea. In December 2014, as many as 162 people went down onboard an AirAsia jetliner, and in 2018, a Lion Air aircraft crashed with 189 passengers. We are aware of the MH370 from Malaysia, Indian Navy’s AN32 in the Andaman Sea, and many other airliners that could not be recovered. Recovery of the debris is extremely critical to investigate the cause of the crash, so that we can ascertain lessons for the future and make amendments. The track record of Underwater Search & Recovery (UWSAR) has been extremely poor across the globe and is further degraded in the tropical littoral waters.
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
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
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