01-05 December 2025
INCOIS, Hyderabad, India.
| Abstract Submission No. | ABS-05-0349 |
| Title of Abstract | SAMUDRA: A User-Centric Platform for Multi-Hazard Ocean Service Delivery and Decision Support |
| Authors | Padmanabham J*, TNC Karthik, Mayukha P, K. Annapurnaiah, V Chandra Sekhar, T Srinivasa kumar |
| Organisation | Indian National Centre for Ocean Infrmation Services |
| Address | INCOIS,Pragathi Nagar Hyderabad, TELANGANA, India Pincode: 500090 E-mail: padmanabham@incois.gov.in |
| Country | India |
| Presentation | Oral |
| Abstract | Effective management of ocean-related hazards demands timely, reliable, and accessible services that enable informed decision-making for a wide range of stakeholders, from disaster managers to coastal communities. To address this critical need, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has developed SAMUDRA (Smart Access to Marine Users for ocean Data Resources and Advisories), a next-generation user-centric geospatial platform for multi-hazard ocean service delivery and decision support. SAMUDRA integrates and disseminates advisories on tsunamis, storm surges, high waves, swell surges, high currents, and ocean state forecasts through a single, interactive interface. Beyond hazard services, it also supports ecosystem-based applications such as Potential Fishing Zone (PFZ) advisories and Marine Heat Wave monitoring, providing direct benefits to fishing communities and coastal livelihoods. The platform is founded on a service delivery philosophy, offering intuitive access to real-time observations, advanced model forecasts, impact-based advisories, and interactive geospatial visualizations. Information Technology plays a central role in SAMUDRA, with its architecture leveraging high-performance computing, scalable databases, modern geospatial frameworks, cloud-ready APIs, and secure web and mobile delivery channels. By integrating satellite observations, in situ networks, and numerical model outputs with robust ICT infrastructure, SAMUDRA ensures that critical information is processed, visualized, and disseminated with minimal latency. By connecting ocean science, decision support, and ICT innovation, SAMUDRA helps disaster managers, maritime operators, and coastal communities respond better during emergencies. Its modular and interoperable design aligns with global best practices and contributes to the objectives of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The platform demonstrates how advances in ICT-enabled ocean services can enhance preparedness, reduce risks, and support sustainable and resilient coastal societies. |
| Are you part of IIOE-2 endorsed project | no |
| Keywords | SAMUDRA; Decision Support Systems; Multi-Hazard Ocean Services; Information Technology; Geospatial Visualization; Disaster Risk Reduction; Coastal Communities |
| For Awards | no |