Research Domains

With the increasing demand for accurate weather and climate predictions, the lab is working on developing advanced AI/ML-based models that can accurately forecast solar and space weather patterns. The application of ML/AI in Space weather and solar physics study is at nascent phase, but still  provides very interesting results. Given the large volume of data captured by several satellites, it gives an excellent opportunity to explore the domain from a data science perspective. The main research thrust of this group is to develop and use algorithms to study and forecast the space weather effects.

This group uses GPS/GNSS remote sensing techniques to study the ionosphere and atmosphere, which can provide crucial information for weather forecasting and climate modeling. Precise positioning and navigation is one of the critical components of modern day’s economic and societal well-being. The use of satellite based navigation revolutionizes many areas of day-to-day life as well very important for defence, energy, transport, flights, space activities and other areas. GPS is the forefather of space based navigation systems. However, now many such systems are now available from several countries like China, European Union, Russia, Japan etc. Indian also developed its own navigation system, called NavIC.

The major focus of this research group is to use and develop sophisticated statistical and Machine Learning/ Artificial Intelligence for understanding of the climate as well as developing novel techniques for extreme weather forecasting/nowcasting using satellite and ground-based systems. Furthermore, the lab is exploring climate-Informatics and climate change, using data-driven approaches to analyze large datasets and develop models that can predict the impact of climate change on our planet.

Experimental study of atmospheric remote sensing, particularly on the rain and related atmospheric parameters are the key area of this research group. Lab is using advanced remote sensing techniques to study the atmosphere, cloud physics, and radar meteorology, which can provide important information on weather patterns and extreme weather events. At IIT Indore, continuous measurements are going on for different atmospheric parameters. In addition, we are involved in field campaigns in the Arctic and other locations in India.