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Scientists solve mystery of thick ozone layer over Bay of Bengal
Scientists have detected an unusually thick ozone layer 21-23 km above the North Bay of Bengal, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on Monday. The layer persisted for over a day,…
The Story in Brief
Scientists have detected an unusually thick ozone layer 21-23 km above the North Bay of Bengal, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on Monday. The layer persisted for over a day, raising questions about its origin. Researchers from the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) and other institutes used radar, satellite and balloon data to solve the mystery.
A study published in *Earth and Space Science* found that ozone-rich air was transported into the region and then compressed by downward movement. The ozone concentration was much higher than normal for eastern India. The research was part of the Phase-I NetRAD-ASMA campaign, which includes the indigenously developed 206.5 MHz radar at Nainital. Scientists Dr Manish Naja and Dr Samaresh Bhattacharjee were among the researchers.
The Indian Opinion
This discovery highlights the value of homegrown research infrastructure like the NetRAD-ASMA campaign. While much attention goes to space missions, ground-based studies like this answer critical questions about our atmosphere. The lazy narrative that Indian science only follows global trends is exposed by such original work. The next step must be to ensure this data informs national weather and climate models, not just academic papers.
Source: businesstoday.in
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