Vivek Nagar Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Proficiently forecasting a diverse range of crucial aviation meteorological products, including but not limited to Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF), Trend Terminal Forecasts (TTF), Graphical Area Forecasts (GAF), Significant Meteorological Information (SIGMET), Airmen's Meteorological Information (AIRMET), SIGWX charts, Volcanic Ash Advisories, and Space Weather Advisories, ensuring the provision of accurate and reliable meteorological information for critical decision-making in the aviation sector.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

As an Aviation and Marine Forecaster at the Bureau National Operations Centre (BNOC) in Melbourne, Australia, I actively contributed to key competency development initiatives and training programs, including:Collaborating with the Bureau of Meteorology Training Centre (BMTC) on Forecaster competency development, making significant contributions to the enhancement of forecasting capabilities and skills from June to December 2017.Successfully completing comprehensive training for both Incident Manager and Science Officer roles at the Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre (JATWC) in March 2017, showcasing a commitment to bolstering expertise in critical operational domains.Undertaking specialized training in IBL Visual Weather (VW) in December 2014, further expanding and refining skills essential for precise and effective visual weather interpretation and analysis.Completing an intensive and advanced forecaster course in June 2009, marking a significant milestone in the continual pursuit of professional excellence and competence in the field of aviation and marine forecasting.This revised version provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of your involvement in various training and development programs, showcasing your commitment to continuous learning and professional growth as an Aviation and Marine Forecaster at the Bureau National Operations Centre (BNOC).

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

At the Weather and Oceanographic Services Branch (WOSB), Bureau of Meteorology, I played a pivotal role in various key initiatives, including:Proficiently managing ASIR/AMIR inquiries, showcasing a strong grasp of intricate weather and oceanographic services and effectively addressing inquiries with accurate and comprehensive information.Spearheading the development of an innovative TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) verification scheme. The newly devised scheme represents a sophisticated amalgamation of temporal inclusion and distributed weights methodology, enabling enhanced accuracy and efficiency in forecast verification processes.Implementing a meticulous approach to address the challenges posed by temporary and intermittent holdings (TEMPO and INTER), incorporating a strategically devised time window of +/- 60 minutes on either side of the holding for comprehensive verification of hourly holdings.Designing and formulating a comprehensive contingency table, meticulously tailored for the assessment and validation of forecast accuracy for crucial parameters such as visibility and cloud base. The implementation of this detailed framework significantly enhanced the evaluation of forecast performance and the responsiveness of the forecasting team.

Melbourne, Victoria And Darwin, Nt, Australia

Aviation weather forecasting including issuing SIGMETs for Thunderstorm, Turbulence, and Icing. Preparation of significant weather charts and forecast and issue of other aviation products viz. TAF, TTF, ARFOR, QNH etc. Marine weather forecasting including high seas forecasts and warnings. Use of numerical weather models (both Australian and international models) for guidance.Tsunami watches and warnings for Australia under Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre (JATWC) for Indian and Pacific Ocean regions around Australia.

Canberra, Act, Australia

As a Senior Meteorologist with the Defence Met Services (DMSU) at the Bureau of Meteorology, I played a critical role in providing comprehensive global weather forecasting services for the Australian Defence Forces, ensuring mission-critical support and strategic decision-making capabilities across various operational domains.

Stony Brook, New York, United States

Conducted comprehensive research on the behavior of Stratospheric Ozone and ClO, employing ground-based millimeter-wave spectrometry. Key areas of involvement and accomplishment included:Employed a cryogenically cooled radiometer operating at 278.6 GHz frequency for precise observations, spectral analysis, and the determination of atmospheric ClO height profiles.Developed software tailored for the analysis of remotely sensed data, utilizing spectral analysis techniques to interpret pressure and thermally broadened molecular line shapes.Adapted the Chahine-Twomey iterative analysis scheme to address standing wave issues, incorporating Fourier transform residue analysis for enhanced accuracy and reliability.Computed theoretical line strengths of trace atmospheric molecules within the millimeter-wave region, leveraging the JPL catalog to select optimal observing frequencies.Utilized NCEP (NASA) and NILU data banks for comprehensive air parcel back trajectory analysis, temperature assessments, and potential vorticity (PV) calculations.Actively participated in multiple field expeditions, including ventures to Spitzbergen (79N) and McMurdo Station (78S), Antarctica, during 1997, contributing to the collection of vital data in challenging polar environments.Applied insights from the dynamics and chemistry of the polar stratosphere to provide comprehensive interpretations of gathered data and observations.

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Contributed significantly to the design and development of a cutting-edge room temperature millimeter-wave radio spectrometer, operating at a frequency of 101.7 GHz. Notable roles and responsibilities encompassed:- Utilizing the developed radiometer to conduct comprehensive atmospheric Ozone observations at both the Delhi location (28N) and the challenging environment of Maitri, Antarctica (70S).Assumed sole responsibility for:- Conducting intricate data analysis to extract precise Ozone height profiles within the atmosphere, playing a crucial role in deriving atmospheric profiles.- Spearheading the design of a motor-driven chopper system, integrated with mounted optical sensors for seamless load switching and precise determination of blade position, facilitating enhanced system functionality and data accuracy.- Developing an advanced control system for the frequency-switched radiometer, incorporating an external reference to establish a robust and efficient phase-locked system, further enhancing the radiometer's precision and overall performance.

Diploma In Meteorology, Meteorology

Ph.D., Physics

M.S., Physical Sciences