Validation of localised coastal wind forecasts for artisan fishers of southwestern India
Kurup, Prabhath H. ; Abhilash, Sukumarapillai ; Mavath, Sarang ; Mini, Vadakkethil K. ; Alamirew, Netsanet ; Martin, Max
Année de publication
2024
In southwestern India, artisan fishing on small boats is a precarious, uncertain and risk-prone job. Fishers are often compelled to fish even in rough weather, especially during the monsoon season. Regular weather forecasts do not always provide enough information to make decisions on whether small-boat crew can safely go to fish in the coastal waters during the monsoon. This study tests and validates whether a localised marine weather information service, using the Weather Research Forecasting (WRF) model, can contribute to safe artisan fishing. (Photo: Max Martin.)</p>
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