Digital Ocean of INCOIS

Why in news?

• INCOIS has launched a a web based application called Digital Ocean.

About Digital Ocean:

• The Digital Ocean platform (www.do.incois.gov.in) includes a set of applications developed to organise and present heterogeneous oceanographic data by adopting rapid advancements in geospatial technology.
• The platform will serve as a one stop-solution for all the data related needs of a wide range of users including research institutions, operational agencies, strategic users, academic community, maritime industry, policy makers and the public.
• It will play a central role in sustainable management of our oceans and expanding our “Blue Economy” initiatives.
• It is a first of its kind platform for ocean data management and contributes to the Digital India programme and is expected to bring a sea change in how the oceanographic data is served for a better understanding of the oceans.

About INCOIS:

• Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) is an autonomous organization of the Government of India, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
• IT provides ocean information and advisory services to various stakeholders including data based on oceanographic research.
• Advisory services include:
  • Advisories on Potential Fishing Zone (PFZ)
  • Ocean state forecast and high wave alerts
  • Tsunami warning based on Tsunami Early Warning System (TEWS)
  • storm surge and oil-spill.

Prelims Question

Consider the following statements regarding Indian Tsunami Early Warning System (TEWS):
1.It was created after the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004.
2.It is operated by Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS).
3.ITEWS also provides tsunami advisories to the Indian Ocean rim countries.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1,2 and 3 
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)3 only

Answer to prelims question