Ministry : Ministry of Earth Sciences
Scheme:
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Scheme has been approved for continuation from 2021 to 2026.
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PACER encompasses the following components:
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Construction of polar research vessel
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Construction of the third research base in Antarctica
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Indian scientific endeavours in the Arctic
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Polar expeditions-Antarctica
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Southern Ocean Expedition
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It is implemented through the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR).
Major Works under this Scheme:
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Understanding of Biogeochemical Processes: Field-based studies were conducted in the lakes of Larsemann Hills, East Antarctica for the understanding of biogeochemical processes in supraglacial environments.
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IndARC System: The IndARC mooring system along with the Hydrophone system was successfully retrieved and deployed in Kongsfjorden, Svalbard.
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Research Studies in Himalayas: Glaciological field campaigns were carried out in six benchmark glaciers in Chandra basin of Lahaul-Spiti region of Western Himalaya.
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Automatic Weather Station (AWS) Systems: Two new Automatic Weather Station (AWS) systems were installed at Baralacha La, a high elevation site in the arid Spiti region to strengthen infrastructure across the Chandra basin.
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Southern Ocean Expedition :The 11th Indian Southern Ocean Expedition was executed successfully.