The pre-monsoon cyclone Viyaru in the Bay of Bengal during May 2013 traversed a long track from 5°N to 22°N over 7 days with basin-wide response, which was well captured by the time series observations of OMNI buoy network along with satellite data.
Continuous dose rate recorded by the network of environmental monitoring stations at Kalpakkam is analysed for estimating the site dose profile with respect to the local climatology. The gamma dose rate recorded comprises of the natural background as well as the dose due to the designed release of Ar-41 gaseous activity from Madras Atomic Power Station.
This comprehensive and analytical review of the iron ore mining industry of Goa by NCAER focuses on the economic, social and environmental impact of this industry on the state.
