Accurate quantification of sources and sinks of greenhouse gases (GHGs) is required in order to monitor efforts at emission reduction. India, with its vast coastal areas and the highest mountain range, is one among a few countries that is extremely vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
Jointly with the Max-Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry (MPG-BGC), Germany, a Max-Planck Partner Group has been established at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal, India, with the aim to bring in significant advancement and innovation in terms of development and integrated GHG monitoring system for India.
The main objectives of this workshop, on the theme “Top down estimation of Regional GHG sources and sinks constrained by Atmospheric observations & modeling and their Concurrent Evaluation over India” (TRACE-i), is to initiate collaborative research, establish a coordinated research framework and outline concrete and research oriented plans in terms of developing an integrated GHG monitoring system for India. We will also use this platform to set up definite targets to train young scientists within the scope of this project under the guidance of modeling, measurements and remote sensing experts from India and abroad. As a by-product, we expect the workshop to enhance scientific networking, which would further enhance the exchange of ideas and skills/tools, and coordinate future collaborations.
5 scientists from Germany, USA & other countries
10 scientists from the Indian institutions other than IISER-Bhopal
~20 scientists from IISER-Bhopal
~25 students (Ph.D. and Masters) from IISER-Bhopal
8:00-8:45 am | Registration, Distribution of workshop kits to registered participants Venue- LHC Atrium |
8:45-9:20 am | Inaugural Ceremony (Hosted by Prof. V K Singh, Director, IISER-Bhopal) Venue- L2, LHC |
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Venue- L2, LHC |
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9:30- 10:10 am | Talk by Dr. Martin Heimann (MPI-BGC): The ICOS paradigm- A model for quantifying greenhouse gas budgets of the Indian subcontinent ? |
10:10- 10:50 am |
Talk by Dr.Aryln Andrews (NOAA) To be updated. |
10:50- 11:05 am | Tea/ Coffee break |
11:05- 11:45 am | Talk by Dr.Christoph Gerbig (MPI-BGC) Regional Inverse Modeling using Lagrangian transport:constraints from atmospheric in-situ observations. |
11:45 am- 12:25 pm | Talk by Dr. Julia Marshall (MPI-BGC) Carbon cycle measurements from space. |
12:25- 1:45 pm | Lunch (Visitor's Hostel) |
INVITED TALKS: VENUE- Seminar Hall 1, Visitor's Hostel | |
1:45- 2:15 pm | Talk by Dr. Yogesh Tiwari (IITM, Pune): Observed methane emissions over India during 2010-2015. |
2:15- 2:45 pm | Talk by Dr.Vinayak Sinha (IISER-M): Clearing the air on agricultural biomass fire emissions and impacts. |
2:45- 3:15 pm | Talk by Dr. N.K. Indira (CMMACS, Bengaluru): Greenhouse gases calibration measurements and modeling in CSIR 4PI |
3:15- 3:45 pm | Talk by Dr. P S Swathi (CMMACS, Bengaluru): Network design for CO2 measurements |
3:45- 4:00 pm | Tea/Coffee Break |
4:00- 4:30 pm | Talk by Dr. C S Jha (NRSC, ISRO): Monitoring of pools and fluxes of Indian Vegetation Carbon. |
4:30- 5:00 pm | Talk by Dr. Manish Naja (ARIES, Nainital): Greenhouse Gases over the Central Himalayas |
5:00- 5:30 pm | Talk by Dr. Anandakumar Karipot (SPPU, Pune): CO2 net ecosystem exchange using Eddy Covariance- A comparison of terrestrial ecosystem over Indian Subcontinent. |
5:30-6:00 pm | Talk by Dr. Dhanyalekshmi Pillai: Highly precise and accurate CO2 measurements from Space- Tracking city emissions. |
6:00-6:30 pm | Panel Discussion |
6:30-6:45 pm | Vote of Thanks |
7 pm | Journey to Banquet Venue |
8:00- 10:00 pm | Banquet at Jehan Numa Retreat, Bhopal. |
10:00 - 10:30 am | Talk by Dr. Julia Marshall: WRF applications for flight planning and plume modeling. |
10:30 - 11:00 am | Talk by Dr.Dhanyalekshmi Pillai: Max Planck partner group at IISER-Bhopal- Project plans and status update |
11:00 - 11:30 am | Talk by Sai Arun Dharmik: To be updated |
11:30 am - 12:00 pm | Talk by Ravi: To be updated |
12:30 - 1:00 pm | Talk by Yadu S: Estimating regional biospheric CO2 concentration using WRF-GHG model. |
1:00 - 2:00 pm | Lunch (Visitor's Hostel) |
2:30 - 4:00 pm | Project Discussion |
4:00-4:15 pm | High Tea |
4:15-5:00 pm | Project Discussion: Brainstorming/ Proposing ideas time frames |
7:00- 8:00 pm | Dinner Hosted by the Director |
Assistant Professor
Head, Max Planck Partner Group
Room No: 25, AB 2
Phone No: +91 755 669 1379
dhanya@iiserb.ac.in
Max Planck Partner Group Project Fellow
Lab No:16, AB 2
Phone No: +91 7617290872
ravi@iiserb.ac.in
Max Planck Partner Group Project Fellow
Lab No:16, AB 2
Phone No: +91 8500515695
saiarun@iiserb.ac.in
MS Project Student
Lab No:16, AB 2
Phone No: +91 7034891118
yadus@iiserb.ac.in
Visitor's Hostel, IISER Bhopal,
Bhopal Bypass Road, Bhauri,Bhopal 462066- Madhya Pradesh, INDIA
Phone: +91 755 669 1379
Email: dhanya@iiserb.ac.in