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Ajai is a distinguished ocean remote sensing scientist whose work centers on the calibration and validation (CAL-VAL) of ocean color sensors and the development of autonomous in situ observing systems. His major contribution is the design and operationalization of a pioneering CAL-VAL site at Kavaratti in Lakshadweep, a deep ocean case-I water site in the Arabian Sea. This facility features a pair of automated buoys—MET and OPTICAL—equipped with fully automated hyperspectral radiometers, a fluorometer, and meteorological sensors, enabling preprogrammed in situ data collection and satellite data transmission. This work, detailed in his highly cited 2013 paper (13 citations), is critical for vicarious calibration of the OCM-2 sensor and validation of geophysical products, directly supporting the accuracy of ocean color data used in climate and biogeochemical studies. Ajai’s achievements include establishing a long-term, autonomous monitoring infrastructure that reduces reliance on ship-based campaigns, significantly advancing India’s capacity for sustained ocean observation. His research has profound implications for understanding marine ecosystems, carbon cycling, and coastal management, making him a key figure in operational oceanography.
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