R. P. Prajapati
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Dr. R. P. Prajapati is a distinguished oceanographic researcher whose work centers on satellite ocean color calibration and validation (CAL-VAL), marine optics, and the development of automated in situ observing systems. His most significant contribution is the design and operationalization of a pioneering ocean CAL-VAL site at Kavaratti in Lakshadweep, Arabian Sea, established to support the vicarious calibration of the Ocean Colour Monitor-2 (OCM-2) sensor and validate its geophysical products. This landmark project involved the deployment of a pair of autonomous buoys—MET and OPTICAL—equipped with fully automated hyperspectral radiometers, fluorometers, and meteorological sensors. These systems enable preprogrammed, high-frequency in situ data collection and real-time transmission from a deep-ocean Case-I water site. Dr. Prajapati’s work has been instrumental in ensuring the accuracy of satellite-derived ocean color data, directly benefiting climate studies, marine ecosystem monitoring, and fisheries management. His 2013 paper detailing this achievement has garnered 13 citations, reflecting its foundational role in Indian ocean remote sensing. Through this innovation, Dr. Prajapati has established a critical reference site for global ocean color missions.
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