Wednesday 29 February 2012

ISRO Latest Satelites GSAT-5P,Resourcesat-2,PSLV C-16





The Indian Space Research Organisation, which had a recent setback with the failure of its latest communication satellite GSAT-5P, is planning three major satellite launches in the first quarter of this year.

Resourcesat-2, an advanced remote sensing satellite, Youthsat, a participatory scientific mission with payloads from both Russia and India, and X-sat, Singapore's first indigenous satellite, will be the launched on board of homemade PSLV C-16 in February, March and April, ISRO Chairman Dr K Radhakrishnan said.




LIST OF INDIAN SPACE SCIENCE SCIENTISTS



1: Ms. Lalitha Abraham: Technical PhysicsDivision: : ISRO Satellite Centre: Airport Road,Vimanapura P.O.: BANGALORE - 560 017: Phone - 080-5083707: mailto:lalita@isac.ernet.in:Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

2: Prof. B.S. Acharya: HECR Group: Tata Inst. of Fundamental Res.: Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba: MUMBAI - 400 005: Phone - 022-2152971: Fax 2152110: mailto:acharya@tifr.res.in:Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/COSMIC RAYS

3: Mr. Y.B. Acharya: Engineer-SF: : Physical Res. Lab.: Navrangpura: AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone - 079-6302129: Fax 079-6301502: mailto:yacharya@prl.ernet.in:Research Area IONOSPHERE./RADIATION/MINOR CONST.

4: Prof. Sant P. Agarwal: Head, Dept. of Phys: : APS University: : REWA - 486 003: Phone 07662-41832: Fax 07662-51519: mailto:spa@apsrewa.mp.nic.in:Research Area INTERPLAN. SPACE/COSMIC RAYS

5: Dr. V.V. Agashe: CSIR Emeritus Professor: Physics Dept.: University of Pune : Ganeshkhind: PUNE - 411 007: Phone 020-5677752: Fax 020-5651684: mailto:vva@physics.unipune.ernet.in:Research Area MINOR CONST./RADIATION

6: Mr. B.M. Agrawal: Physics Dept.:Bipin Bihari P.G. College: : JHANSI - 284 001: Phone 0517-472822: Fax : : Research Area RADIATION/-

7: Prof. P.C. Agrawal: Dept. of Astron & Astrophys: : Tata Inst. of Fundamental Res.: Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba: MUMBAI - 400 005: Phone 022-2152971 ext 2393: Fax 022-2152110: mailto:pagrawal@tifr.res.in: Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

8: Mr. Vivek K. Agrawal: Technical PhysicsDivision: : ISRO Satellite Centre: Airport Road, Vimanapura P.O.: BANGALORE - 560 017: Phone 080-5083707: Fax 080-: mailto:lalita@isac.ernet.in: Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

9: Dr. G.R. Aher: : Physics Dept.: University of Pune : Ganeshkhind: PUNE - 411 007: Phone 020-5677752: Fax 020-5651684: mailto:vva@physics.unipune.ernet.in: Research Area ATMOS POLN/RADIATION

10: Prof. Md. Iqhbal Ahmed: Physics Dept.: : Andhra University: : VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 003: Phone 0891-572237: Fax 0891-555547: iqhbal@usa.net Research Area IONOSPHERE./ATMOS. DYN.

11: Dr. Y.Nazeer Ahmed: Dept of Physics: : S.K. University: : ANANTAPUR-515 003: Phone : Fax : nazeer_y@yahoo.com : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MET/CLIMATE

12: Dr. S. Y. Amargolkar: : Dept. of Physics: Karnatak University: : DHARWAD - 580 003: Phone 03836-747121: Fax 03836-747884: mailto:karuni@bgl.vsnl.net.in: Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

13: Dr. Ashok Ambastha: : : Udaipur Solar Observatory: Dewali, Bari Road, P.O. Box 198: UDAIPUR - 313 004: Phone Tel - 0294-560626,526325: Fax 0294-526325: mailto:ashok@uso.ernet.in: Research Area SOLAR PHY./-

14: Mr. V.K. Anandan: Engineer-SD: : National MST Radar Facility: P.O. Box 123: TIRUPATI - 517 502: Phone 08585-42130: Fax 08585-42130: mailto:nmrf@isro.ernet.in: Research Area ATMOS. DYN./-

15: Dr. A.G. Ananth : Dy. Director, RESPOND: : ISRO Headquarters: Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road: BANGALORE - 560 094: Phone 080-3415269: Fax 080-3415269: mailto:ananth@isro.ernet.in: Research Area COSMIC RAYS/INTERPLAN. SPACE

16: Prof. S. Ananthakrishnan: : NCRA/TIFR: Natl Cen. for Radio Astrophysics: Poona University Campus: PUNE - 411 007: Phone 020-5651384: Fax 020-5657247: mailto:deansecr@ncra.tifr.res.in: Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

17: Mr. C.P. Anil Kumar: Res. Scholar: School of Pure and Applied Phys.: MG University: Priyadarshini Hills (P.O.): KOTTAYAM - 686 560: Phone 0481-597923: Fax : : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/IONOSPHERE.

18: Dr. I.A. Ansari: Lecturer: Dept. of Physics: Aligarh Muslim University: : ALIGARH-202 002: Phone 0571-401001: Fax 0571-400076: : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/SOLAR PHY.

19: Dr. S. Antony: School of Pure & appl. Phys. : : Mahatma Gandhi University: : KOTTAYAM - 686 560: Phone : Fax : : Research Area IONOSPHERE./

20: Mr. B.V. Appa Rao: MET Facility : 0-Point: SHAR Centre: : SRIHARIKOTA - 524 124: Phone 08623-65112: Fax 08623-65060: mailto:apparao@shar.ernet.in: Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MET/CLIMATE

21: Dr. K.S. Appu: Engineer-in-charge: METF/TERLS: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-563631: Fax 0471-415233: : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MET/CLIMATE

22: Dr. K.K.Appu Kuttan: Professor (P.G.): : Karnataka Regional Engg. College: : SRINIVAS NAGAR - 574 157: Phone 0824-475984: Fax 0824-476090: mailto:kuttan@krec.ernet.in: Research Area MINOR CONST./MICOSMIC RAYSOGRAVITY RES.

23: Dr. T. Arun: : : Indian Inst. of Geomag.: Dr. Nanabhai Moos Marg, Colaba: MUMBAI - 400 005: Phone : Fax : : Research Area INTERPLAN. SPACE/-

24: Dr. (Ms) T. Aruna Mani: Physics Dept.: : Andhra University: : VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 003: Phone 0891-554871 ext. 234: Fax 0891-555547: amtata@mailcity.com : Research Area IONOSPHERE./MINOR CONST.

25: Dr. B.C. Arya: Scientist-E1: Radio & Atmos Sci Div: National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-5784850: Fax 011-5764181/011-5752678: mailto:bcarya@csnpl.ren.nic.in: Research Area ATMOS POLN/MINOR CONST.

26: Dr. G.G. Asgekar: : Dept of Mathematics: Shivaji University: : KOLHAPUR - 416 004: Phone 0231-523663: Fax 0231-656133: mailto:gga@iucaa.sumath.ernet.in: Research Area Rel AstPhy/-

27: Dr. K. Sudhakar Babu: Asst Professor of Chemistry: : SKU Post Graduate Centre: P.O. Box No. 518: KURNOOL - 518 002: Phone 08518-29183: Fax : ks_babu@yahoo.com : Research Area ATMOS POLN/-

28: Dr. M. Sajesh Babu: Dept. of Physics: : SN College: : KOLLAM - 691 001: Phone 0474-741793: Fax 0474-741793: : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

29: Mr. Y. Ramesh Babu: Physics Dept.: : Andhra University: : VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 003: Phone : Fax : : Research Area RADIATION/MINOR CONST.

30: Dr. K V S Badarinath: : : National Remote Sensing Agency: Balanagar: HYDERABAD - 500 037: Phone : Fax : : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/ATMOS. DYN.

31: Dr. Badrudd in : Lecturer: Dept. of Physics: Aligarh Muslim University: : ALIGARH-202 002: Phone 0571-401001: Fax 0571-401001: mailto:pht08bdu@amu.up.nic.in: Research Area COSMIC RAYS/INTERPLAN. SPACE

32: Dr. V. Balasubramanian: Head: : Radio Astronomy Centre: P.O.Box No. 8: UDHAGAMANDALAM - 643 001: Phone : Fax : mailto:vbalu@racooty.ernet.in: Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

33: Mr. D. Balasubramanyam: : Space Physics Lab.: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-563102: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area BL/ATMOS. DYN.

34: Mr. P. Balasubramanyam: Department of Physics: : Anwarul-Uloom College: New Mallepally: HYDERABAD - 500 001: Phone 040-220134: Fax : gopadutta@yahoo.com : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./-

35: Dr. K.S. Baliyan: Astronomy Division: : Physical Res. Lab.: Navrangpura: AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone 079-6302129: Fax 079-6301502: E-Mail mailto:baliyan@prl.ernet.in: Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/COSMIC RAYS

36: Dr. S.B. Banerjee: Room No. 251: : Physical Res. Lab.: Navrangpura: AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone 079-6302129: Fax 079-6301502: mailto:swaroop@prl.ernet.in: Research Area MINOR CONST./-

37: Dr. U. Banerjee: ECRA/ IRPE: Sisir Mitra Bhavan: Calcutta University: 92, APC Road: CALCUTTA - 700 009: Phone 033-3518372: Fax Fax ph- 033-3518372: mailto:root@ecracu.ernet.in: Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

38: Dr. Sridhar Banola: : : Indian Inst. of Geomag.: Dr. Nanabhai Moos Marg, Colaba: MUMBAI - 400 005: Phone 022-2151607-09: Fax 022-2189568: smpathan@iigmf .ernet.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./IONOSPHERE.

39: Mr. M.K. Bansal: Research Scholar: Dept. of Physics: University of Roorkee: : ROORKEE - 247 667: Phone 01332-440789: Fax 01332-73560: mailto:rohit2@nde.vsnl.net.in: Research Area MINOR CONST./MET/CLIMATE

40: Mr. Vikas Bansal: C/o Dr. Birbal Singh: Dept. of Physics: R.B.S. College: Bichpuri: AGRA - 283 105: Phone 0562-250746: Fax 0562-351288: mailto:birbal@ndl.vsnl.net.in: Research Area IONOSPHERE./MET/CLIMATE

41: Mr. Malay K. Barman: Res. Scholar: Dept. of Physics: Guwahati University: : GUWAHATI - 781 014: Phone 0361-570531: Fax : : Research Area IONOSPHERE. - /

42: Mr. Ranjit K. Barman: Res. Scholar: C/O Prof. Menakshi Devi: Guwahati University: : GUWAHATI - 781 014: Phone 0361-543232 (O)/656904 (R): Fax 0361-548475: - mailto:rkb@aistghy.ren.nic.in: Research Area IONOSPHERE. /-

43: Dr. S. Baruah: GeoSci. Division: : Regional Res. Lab. : : JORHAT - 785 006: Phone : Fax : : Research Area IONOSPHERE./

44: Dr. H. Aleem Basha: Lecturer in Physics : (PG Secn): Anwarul-Uloom College: New Mallepally: HYDERABAD - 500 001: Phone 040-220134: Fax : : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MET/CLIMATE

45: Dr. Gufran Beig: : : Indian Inst of Trop. Met: Dr. Homi Bhabha Marg, Pashan: PUNE - 411 008: Phone 020-5893600: Fax 020-5893825: mailto:beig@tropmet.ernet.in: Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MINOR CONST.

46: Prof. S.L. Belagali: Dept. of Environmental Sci.: : University of Mysore: Manasagangotri: MYSORE - 570 006 : Phone 0821-515525: Fax 0821-518835: : Research Area ATMOS POLN/-

47: Dr. Anil Bhardwaj: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-564567: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/PLANET EXPLORN

48: Mr. Lokesh Bharti: : : Udaipur Solar Observatory: Dewali, Bari Road, P.O. Box 198: UDAIPUR - 313 004: Phone 0294-560626: Fax 0294-526325: E.Mail- mailto:rajmal@uso.ernet..in: Research Area SOLAR PHY./-

49: Mr. B. R. Bhat: PMD/SRG: : ISRO Satellite Centre: Airport Road, Vimanapuraura Post: BANGALORE - 560 017: Phone 080-5083423: Fax 080-5083404: mailto:brbhat@isac.ernet.in: Research Area RADIATION/-

50: Dr. C.L. Bhat: : : NRL/BARC: Trombay: MUMBAI - 400 085: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

51: Prof. G.S. Bhat: CAOS: : Indian Inst. of Sci: : BANGALORE - 560 012: Phone : Fax : mailto:bhat@office.iisc.ernet.in: Research Area MET/CLIMATE/ATMOS. DYN.

52: Prof. P.N. Bhat: : : Tata Inst. of Fundamental Res.: Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba: MUMBAI - 400 005: Phone : Fax : mailto:acharya@tifr.res.in: Research Area COSMIC RAYS/-

53: Mr. C.M. Bhatia: Dept. of physics: : Govt. P.G. College: : SEHORE - 466 001: Phone 7562-54266: Fax : : Research Area INTERPLAN. SPACE/-

54: Prof. A. Bhatnagar: : : Udaipur Solar Observatory: Dewali, Bari Road, P.O. Box 198: UDAIPUR - 313 004: Phone 0294-560626: Fax 0294-526325: mailto:arvind@uso.ernet.in: Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

55: Dr. A.B. Bhattacharya: Dept. of Physics: : University of Kalyani: KALYANI: NADIA - 741 235: Phone : Fax : mailto:abb@klyuniv.ernet.in: Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/IONOSPHERE.

56: Prof. Dipankar Bhattacharya: : : Raman Res.in st.: Sir C.V.Raman Avenue: BANGALORE - 560 080: Phone : Fax : : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

57: Dr. J.C.Bhattacharya : C/O Director: : Indian Inst of Astro-Phys,: Sarjapur Road: BANGALORE - 560 034: Phone : Fax : : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

58: Dr. Rina Bhattacharya: Centre for Atmospheric Sciences: University College of Tech. : Calcutta University: 92, APC Road: CALCUTTA - 700 009: Phone 033-4795849 (R): Fax : : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

59: Dr. K.B. Bhowmik: : Dept. of Physics: Tripura University : : AGARTALA - 799 004: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

60: Dr. P.K. Bhuyan: Dept. of Physics: : Dibrugarh University: : Dibrugarh - 786 004: Phone 0373-70224: Fax 0373-70323: mailto:dulib@unidib.ren.nic.in: Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

61: Dr. (Ms) S. Bindu: PG Fellow: Dept. of Physics: Kerala University: Kariavattom: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 581: Phone 0471-418920: Fax : mailto:dlcampus@md2.vsnl.net.in: Research Area ATMOS. DYN./PLANET EXPLORN

62: Dr. S.K. Bose: Dept. of Physics: : University of Kalyani: KALYANI: NADIA - 741 235: Phone : Fax : mailto:abb@klyuniv.ernet.in: Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

63: Mr. P.S. Brahmanandam: C/o Dr. K. Niranjan: Dept. of Physics: Andhra University: : VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 003: Phone 0891-554871 ext. 202: Fax 0891-555547: : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

64: Prof. S.K. Chakrabarti: : : S.N.Bose National Centre for Basic Sci. : J.D.Block, Sector III, Salt Lake: CALCUTTA - 700 091: Phone 033-3355708: Fax 033-3353477: mailto:chakraba@boson.bose.res.in: Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

65: Mr. D. Chakrabarty: Planet Atmos & Aeron Div: : Physical Res. Lab.: Navrangpura: AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone : Fax : mailto:dipu@prl.ernet.in: Research Area -/IONOSPHERE.

66: Dr. D.K. Chakrabarty: Room No. 560: : Physical Res. Lab.: Navrangpura: AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone 079-6302129: Fax 079-6301502: mailto:dkc@prl.ernet.in: Research Area MINOR CONST./-

67: Dr. Shyamal K. Chakraborty: Lecturer: : Raja Peary Mohan College: Uttarpara P.O. : Hooghly - 712 258: Phone 033-6634155: Fax 033-: ashikp@cucc.ernet.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

68: Dr. S.C. Chakravarty: Space Sci. Office: : ISRO Headquarters: Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road: BANGALORE - 560 094: Phone 080-3416271: Fax 080-3419190: scc@isro.ernet.in : Research Area MINOR CONST./IONOSPHERE.

69: Ms. MinakshiChamua: Dept. of Physics: : Dibrugarh University: : Dibrugarh - 786 004: Phone : Fax : pkakoty@assam.org : Research Area IONOSPHERE./

70: Mr. Duli Chand: Research Scholar: 6th Floor: Physical Res. Lab.: Navrangpura: AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone 079-6302129: Fax 079-6301502: duli@prl.ernet.in : Research Area ATMOS POLN/-

71: Prof. Harish Chandra: Planetary Atmospheres & : Aeronomy Division: Physical Res. Lab.: Navrangpura: AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone 079-6302129: Fax 079-6301502: hchandra@prl.ernet.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./IONOSPHERE.

72: Prof. Suresh Chandra: School of Physl Sci.: : S.R.T.M. University: : NANDED - 431 606: Phone 02462-26203 Ex 217: Fax 26119: : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

73: Mr. V. Chandra Babu: Technical Physics Division: : ISRO Satellite Centre: Airport Road, Vimanapura P.O.: BANGALORE - 560 017: Phone 080-5083710: Fax 080-: vcbabu@isac.ernet.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

74: Mr. S. Chandrasekaran: Space Sci. Office: : ISRO Headquarters: Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road: BANGALORE - 560 094: Phone : Fax : schandra@isro.ernet.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

75: Dr. M.K. Chatterjee: Dept. of Physics: : University of Kalyani: KALYANI: NADIA - 741 235: Phone : Fax : abb@klyuniv.ernet.in : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

76: Dr. T. N.Chatterjee: ECRA: IRPE: Calcutta University: 92, APC Road: CALCUTTA - 700 009: Phone 033-351-8372: Fax 033-241-3222: tusharkd@cucc.ernet.in : Research Area SOLAR PHY./-

77: Dr. M.L. Chauhan: 266/4A, Gujarati Colony: : R.D. Vishwavidyalaya: Narsing Ward, Mahanadda: JABALPUR - 482 001: Phone 0761-421429: Fax : : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/-

78: Dr. R K Chhajlani: Physics Dept.: : Vikram University: : UJJAIN- 456 010: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

79: Prof. S.M.Chitre: : : Tata Inst. of Fundamental Res.: Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba: MUMBAI - 400 005: Phone 022-2152971: Fax 2152110: chitre@astro.tifr.res.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

80: Prof. A.R. Choudhari: Dept of Physics: : Indian Inst. of Sci: : BANGALORE - 560 012: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

81: Dr. Debi Prasad Choudhary: : : Udaipur Solar Observatory: Dewali, Bari Road, P.O. Box 198: UDAIPUR - 313 004: Phone 0294-560626: Fax 0294-526325: E.Mail- debi@uso.ernet.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/SOLAR PHY.

82: Mr. R.K. Choudhary: : : National Physical Lab.: Dr.K.S.Krishnan Road: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone : Fax : rajkumar@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area -/-

83: Dr. R.S. Dabas: Radio & Atmos Sci Div: : National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone : Fax : rsdabas@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area -/-

84: Ms. S.D. Dahale: : : Indian Inst of Trop. Met: Dr. Homi Bhabha Marg, Pashan: PUNE - 411 008: Phone 020-5893600: Fax 020-5893825: dahale@tropmet.ernet.in : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

85: Dr. T.K. Das: ECRA/ IRPE: Sisir Mitra Bhavan: Calcutta University: 92, APC Road: CALCUTTA - 700 009: Phone 033-3518372: Fax Fax ph- 033-3518372: tkdas@ecracu.ernet.in : Research Area -/-

86: Prof. Ashish Dasgupta: Inst. of Radio Physics : and Electronics: Calcutta University: 92, APC Road: CALCUTTA - 700 009: Phone 033-350-9115/6/9413: Fax 033-351-5828: ashikp@cucc.ernet.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

87: Dr. S K Dash: : Centre for Atmos Sci: Indian Inst. of Tech.: Hauz Khas: NEW DELHI - 110 016: Phone 011-6591307: Fax 011-6591386: skdash@cas.iitd.ernet.in : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

88: Dr. T.K. Rai Dastidar: Dept of Material Science: Indian Association for: Cultivation of Sci.: Jadhavpur: CALCUTTA - 700 032: Phone 033-: Fax 033-4732805: mstkrd@mahendra.iacs.res.in : Research Area -/-

89: Dr. (Ms) Jayati Datta: Space Sci. Office: : ISRO Headquarters: Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road: BANGALORE - 560 094: Phone 080-3416271: Fax 080-3419190: jayati@isro.ernet.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./-

90: Mr. Sudip Debnath: Dept. of Physics: : Tripura University : : AGARTALA - 799 004: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

91: Ms. V. Deepa: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-563102: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org Research Area ATMOS. DYN./-

92: Mr. P.N. Deepak: Dept of Studies in Physics: : University of Mysore: Manasagangotri: MYSORE - 570 006 : Phone : Fax : : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/

93: Dr. S. Devanarayanan : Professor & Head: Dept. of Physics: Kerala University: Kariavattom : THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 581: Phone 0471-320537: Fax : : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MET/CLIMATE

94: Dr. P.C.S. Devara: : : Indian Inst of Trop. Met: Dr. Homi Bhabha Marg, Pashan: PUNE - 411 008: Phone 020-5893600: Fax 020-5893825: devara@tropmet.ernet.in : Research Area -/-

95: Dr. C.V. Devasia: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-562567: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

96: Dr. S.K. Dhaka: Department of Physics: Rajdhani College: (University of Delhi): Raja Garden: NEW DELHI - 110 015: Phone 011-7028346: Fax : dhaka@kurasc.kyoto-u.ac.jp : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./IONOSPHERE.

97: Dr. M. Dileep Kumar: : : National Inst. of Oceanography: Dona Paula: GOA - 403 004: Phone : Fax : dileep@csnio.ren.nic.in : Research Area -/-

98: Dr. Prakash M. Dolas: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO Post: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-562567: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./-

99: Dr. S.C. Dubey: Asst. Professor.: Department of Physics: Govt. Girls College: : SIDHI - 486 661: Phone 07822-2378: Fax 07262-42175: : Research Area SOLAR PHY./INTERPLAN. SPACE

100: Mr. S.S. Dugam: : : Indian Inst of Trop. Met: Dr. Homi Bhabha Marg, Pashan: PUNE - 411 008: Phone 020-5893600: Fax 020-5893825: : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

101: Mr. A. Dutta: Dept. of Phys & Astrophys: : University of Delhi: : NEW DELHI - 110 007: Phone : Fax : : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/

102: Dr. Anjan Dutta: Physics Dept. &: Astrophys: Delhi University: : NEW DELHI - 110 007: Phone 011-7257793: Fax : adutta@physics.du.ac.in : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/-

103: Dr. (Ms) Gopa Dutta: : : Anwarul-Uloom College: New Mallepally: HYDERABAD - 500 001: Phone 040-3341822: Fax 040--: gopadutta@yahoo.com : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MET/CLIMATE

104: Mr.S. Duttagupta: Physics Dept.: : Gauhati University: : GUWAHATI - 781 014 : Phone : Fax : : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/

105: Mr. R.P. Dwivedi: : Physics Dept.: APS University: : REWA - 486 003: Phone : Fax : : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/INTERPLAN. SPACE

106: Dr. P. Elango: : : Equatorial Geophysical Res. Lab.: Krishnapuram: TIRUNELVELI - 627 011: Phone 0462-579465: Fax 573306: egrl@md3.vsnl.net.in : Research Area GMag/-

107: Dr. S.C. Garg: : Radio & Atmos Sci Div: National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-5747164: Fax 011-: scgarg@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./IONOSPHERE.

108: Mr. Devendra Gautam: Res. Scholar: Physics Dept.: APS University: : REWA - 486 003: Phone 07662-41832: Fax : : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/INTERPLAN. SPACE

109: Dr. A.B. Ghosh: : Radio & Atmos Sci Div: National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-5787394: Fax 011-5752678: abghosh@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area GC/RADIATION

110: Dr. T.E. Girish: Senior Lecturer: Dept. of Physics: Kerala University: University College: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 034: Phone 0471-475830: Fax : : Research Area SOLAR PHY./-

111: Mr. V. Girish: Research Scholar: Technical Physics Division: ISRO Satellite Centre: Airport Road: BANGALORE - 560 017: Phone 080-5083702: Fax : girish@physics.iisc.ernet.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

112: Dr. M.K. Goel: : Radio & Atmos Sci Div: National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-5787657: Fax 011-5852678: - mkgoel@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

113: Mr. Krishna Gopal: C/o Dr. K.R.Sharma: : M.M. College: : KHEKRA - 201 101: Phone : Fax : : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/-

114: Dr. G. Gopkumar: Senior Lecturer: Dept. of Physics: Kerala University: University College: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 034: Phone 0471-316849: Fax : : Research Area SOLAR PHY./-

115: Dr. Sanjay Gosa in : : : Udaipur Solar Observatory: Dewali, Bari Road, P.O. Box 198: UDAIPUR - 313 004: Phone 0294-560626: Fax 0294-526325: E.Mail - sgosain@.ernet.in : Research Area SOLAR PHY./-

116: Dr. A. Guha: IRPE: : Calcutta University : 92, Acharya P.C. Road: CALCUTTA - 700 009: Phone : Fax : : Research Area IONOSPHERE./

117: Dr. J.K. Gupta: : Radio & Atmos Sci Div: National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-5787657: Fax 011-5852678: jkgupta@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

118: Dr. R.K. Gupta: Head, Training Gp: : National Remote Sensing Agency: Balanagar: HYDERABAD - 500 037: Phone 040-7756904: Fax 040-3078648: training@nrsa.gov.in : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

119: Prof. S.P. Gupta: : : Physical Res. Lab.: Navrangpura: AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone 079-6302129: Fax 079-6301502: spg@prl.ernet.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./IONOSPHERE.

120: Dr. Y. Gupta: : NCRA/TIFR: Natl Cen. for Radio Astrophysics: Poona University Campus: PUNE - 411 007: Phone 020-5651384: Fax 020-5657247: deansecr@ncra.tifr.res.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

121: Dr. S. Gurubaran: : : Equatorial Geophysical Res. Lab.: Krishnapuram: TIRUNELVELI - 627 011: Phone 0462-579465: Fax 573306: gurubara@md4.vsnl.net.in : Research Area -/-

122: Dr. A.K. Gwal: School of Physics: : Barkatulla University: : BHOPAL - 462 026: Phone 0755-582254 (R): Fax 0755-581835: splakg@bom6.vsnl.net.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./SOLAR PHY.

123: Dr. S.A. Haider: Planetary Atmospheres &: Aeronomy Division: Physical Res. Lab.: Navrangpura: AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone 079-6302129: Fax 079-6301502: haider@prl.ernet.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./PLANET EXPLORN

124: Dr. Arun N. Hanchinal: : : Indian Inst. of Geomag.: Dr. Nanabhai Moos Marg, Colaba: MUMBAI - 400 005: Phone 022-2189569: Fax Fax 022-2189568: arun@iig.iigm.res.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

125: Dr. R. Hariharan: : : Hindustan College of Engg.: P.O. No.1, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Podur, : CHINGLEPUT - 603 103: Phone 044-8546057: Fax : rhharan@md4.vsnl.net.in : Research Area ATMOS POLN/-

126: Dr. (Ms) M.in dira Devi: Lecturer: Physics Dept.: Andhra University: : VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 003: Phone 0891-554871 ext. 234: Fax 0891-555547: : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

127: Dr. S.N.A. Jaaffrey: Dept. of Physics: College of Sci.: Sukhadia University: : UDAIPUR - 313 001: Phone 0294-485191: Fax : : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/-

128: Dr. A.R. Ja in : Director: : National MST Radar Facility: P.O. Box 123: TIRUPATI - 517 502: Phone 08585-42410: Fax 08585-42430: nmrf@isro.ernet.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MET/CLIMATE

129: Mr. Kiran Ja in : : : Udaipur Solar Observatory: Dewali, Bari Road, P.O. Box 198: UDAIPUR - 313 004: Phone 0294-560626: Fax 0294-526325: E.Mail - kiran@plume.uso.ernet.in : Research Area SOLAR PHY./-

130: Dr.(Ms) Meena Ja in : Room No. 207, RASD: : National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-582139: Fax 011-5852678: meena_jain@yahoo.com : Research Area MINOR CONST./-

131: Dr. S.L. Ja in : : Radio & Atmos Sci Div: National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-5784850: Fax 011-5852678: sljain@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area ATMOS POLN/MINOR CONST.

132: Dr. Sudhir Ja in : : : (Govt. Benazir College): F-108/34, Shivaji Nagar: BHOPAL - 462 016: Phone 0755-577882: Fax 0755-563285: : Research Area IONOSPHERE./ATMOS. DYN.

133: Ms. Harsha Jalori: Space Plasma Laboratory: Instt of Phys & Elect: Barkatullah University: : BHOPAL - 462 026: Phone 0755-582254 Resi: Fax 581835: splakg@bom6.vsnl.net.in : Research Area SOLAR PHY./PLANET EXPLORN

134: Dr. K.G. Jani: Physics Dept.: : Gujarat University: Navarangapura: AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone 079-6740064: Fax 079-6441654: : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

135: Dr. Y. Jaya Rao: : : Indian Inst of Trop. Met: Dr. Homi Bhabha Marg, Pashan: PUNE - 411 008: Phone 020-5893600: Fax 020-5893825: jrao@tropmet.ernet.in : Research Area -/-

136: Dr. B. Jayachandran: Head PG & Researc: Dept. of Physics: Sree Narayana College: Varkala: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 145: Phone 0472-667620 Resi: Fax : : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

137: Dr. Durgesh N. Jha: T.N.B.College: : Bhagalpur University: : BHAGALPUR - 812 007: Phone 0641-428318: Fax : : Research Area ATMOS POLN/-

138: Mr. Thomas John: Radio Sci. Division: : National Physical Lab. : Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-5747164: Fax : tjohn@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./IONOSPHERE.

139: Dr. (Ms) Indira Joshi: : : Indian Inst of Trop. Met: Dr. Homi Bhabha Marg, Pashan: PUNE - 411 008: Phone 020-5893600: Fax 020-5893825: indira@tropmet.ernet.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./-

140: Dr. P.C. Joshi: : : Space Applications Centre: Jodhpur Tekra, SAC P.O.: AHMEDABAD - 380 053: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

141: Ms. N. Jyoti: ISRO-RF: Space Physics Lab.: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-563102: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

142: Dr. Sudarsh V. Kailas: C-CADD: : National Aerospace Lab.: Post Box 1779, Vimanapura Post,: BANGALORE - 560 017 : Phone 080-3334968 Resi: Fax 080-5267781: kailas@cmmacs.ernet.in : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

143: Mr. Prasanta KR. Kakoty: Research Scholar: Dept. of Physics: Dibrugarh University: : Dibrugarh - 786 004: Phone 0373-70224: Fax 0373-70323: dulib@unidib.ren.nic.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

144: Ms. S. Kamala: JRF,: Dept. of Physics: S.V. University: : TIRUPATI - 517 502: Phone 08574-51085/20566: Fax 08574-27499: kamalie@usa.net : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MET/CLIMATE

145: Dr. Kamaludd in : Professor: Dept. of Chemistry: University of Roorkee: : ROORKEE - 247 667: Phone 01332-72349: Fax 01332-73560: : Research Area -/-

146: Mr. Surya Kant: : Meteorological Office: I.G.I Airport: : NEW DELHI - 110 037: Phone 5654335: Fax 5654276: : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

147: Mr. Yogesh Kant: C/O Dr. K.V.S. Badrinath: : National Remote Sensing Agency: Balanagar: HYDERABAD - 500 037: Phone 040-279572 ext. 2208/2266/3308: Fax 040-278648: : Research Area -/-

148: Dr. (Ms) N. Kantharia: : NCRA/TIFR: Natl Cen. for Radio Astrophysics: Poona University Campus: PUNE - 411 007: Phone 020-5651384: Fax 020-5657247: deansecr@ncra.tifr.res.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

149: Dr. S.K. Kar: : Dept. of Physics: University of Kalyani: Kalyani: NADIA - 741 235: Phone : Fax : - abb@klyuniv.ernet.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

150: Dr. Sarat C. Kar: : : NCMRWF: Mausam Bhavan Complex, Lodhi Road: NEW DELHI - 110 003: Phone : Fax : saratkar@hotmail.com : Research Area -/-

151: Dr. K. Kasturirangan: Chairman (NOC): Chairman,: ISRO: Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road: BANGALORE - 560 094: Phone 080-341-5241: Fax 080-341-5328: krangan@isro.ernet.in : Research Area -/-

152: Mr. S.C. Kaushik: Asst. Prof. of Physics: : Govt. P.G College: Verma Colony, North Karondia: SIDHI - 486 661: Phone 07822-50331: Fax : sarvodaya@mantraonline.com : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/Geo. Mag

153: Dr. Ibrahim Khan: Asso. Professor: Dept. of Instr. Technology: Andhra University: College of Engg.: VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 003: Phone 0891-530816 R: Fax 0891-: : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

154: Dr. E.A. Kherani: : : Physical Res. Lab.: Navrangpura: AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone 079-6302129: Fax 079-6301502: eshak@prl.ernet.in : Research Area -/-

155: Dr. C.M. Kishtawal: : : Space Applications Centre: Jodhpur Tekra, SAC P.O.: AHMEDABAD - 380 053: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

156: Prof. Gopal Krishna: : NCRA/TIFR: Natl Cen. for Radio Astrophysics: Poona University Campus: PUNE - 411 007: Phone 020-5651384: Fax 020-5657247: deansecr@ncra.tifr.res.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

157: Dr. K. Krishnamoorthy: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-562404: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area MINOR CONST./-

158: Ms. Praveena Krishnan: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-563102: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area -/-

159: Dr. T.N. Krishnankutty: Dept. of Physics: : SN College: : KOLLAM - 691 001: Phone 0474-740724: Fax 0474-741793 : : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

160: Dr. V.H. Kulkarni: Reader: Physics Dept.: University of Mumbai: Vidyanagar: MUMBAI - 400 098: Phone Tel - 022-6128835: Fax Fax - 022-6104220: email- vhk@physics.mu.ac.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./INTERPLAN. SPACE

161: Prof. V.K. Kulkarni: : NCRA/TIFR: Natl Cen. for Radio Astrophysics: Poona University Campus: PUNE - 411 007: Phone 020-5651384: Fax 020-5657247: deansecr@ncra.tifr.res.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

162: Mr. Anand Kumar: C/o Dr. N.Singh: Deptt of Physics: Nehru College: : CHHIBRA MAU - 209 721: Phone 05691-20023: Fax : : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

163: Mr. Brajesh Kumar: : : Udaipur Solar Observatory: Dewali, Bari Road, P.O. Box 198: UDAIPUR - 313 004: Phone 0294-560626: Fax 0294-526325: brajesh@plume.uso.ernet.in : Research Area SOLAR PHY./-

164: Dr. J.Kumar: Reader, Crystal Growth Centre: Anna Unviersity: Alagappa College of Tech.: : CHENNAI - 600 025: Phone 044-2352774: Fax 044-2352774: marsjk@annauniv.edu : Research Area semicond/elec. mat

165: Mr. N.V.P. Kiran Kumar: Dept. of Physics: : S.V. University: : TIRUPATI - 517 502: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

166: Dr. P. Pradeep Kumar: Dept. of Physics: Space Scis Programme: University of Pune: Ganeshkhind: PUNE - 411 007: Phone 020-351712: Fax 020-353899: ppk@physics.unipune.ernet.in : Research Area -/-

167: Dr. Rajesh Kumar: c/o Dr. S.K.Srkar: Tower, Main Building: National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-5787394: Fax 011-575267: sksarkar@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MET/CLIMATE

168: Mr. Rajou Kumar: Research Scholar: REC Camp Classes/Govt. College: Old University Campus: Canal Road: Jammu Tawi - 180 001: Phone Tel/F- 0191-547469: Fax Fax ph- 0191-546297: ntmis@vsnl.com : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

169: Dr. Santosh Kumar: Reader in Physics: C-20, Univ. Profs. Qrts: R.D. University: : JABALPUR - 482 001 : Phone 0761-325074: Fax 0761-323752: debansal@vsnl.com : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/SOLAR PHY.

170: Dr. Sushil Kumar: Lecturer: Dept. of Physics: Agra College: : AGRA - 282 002: Phone : Fax : : Research Area INTERPLAN. SPACE/-

171: Dr. Vinay Kumar: Res. Scolar: Atmosph Res. Lab. : Banaras Hindu University: : VARANASI - 221 005: Phone 0542-366565: Fax 0542-317074: rampal@banaras.ernet.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

172: Mr. Y. Bhavani Kumar: : : National MST Radar Facility: P.O. Box 123: TIRUPATI - 517 502: Phone 08585-42130: Fax 08585-42130: nmrf@isro.ernet.in : Research Area -/-

173: Dr. (Ms) N. Kundu: : : (Ex. NPL): A-56, DDA SFS Flat, Mount Kailash: NEW DELHI - 110 065: Phone 011- : Fax 011-: nkundu@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area MINOR CONST./-

174: Dr. P.K. Kunhikrishnan: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-562381: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MET/CLIMATE

175: Dr. (Ms) D.R. Lakshmi: Radio Sci. Division: : National Physical Lab. : Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone : Fax : rsdabas@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area -/-

176: Dr. Manohar Lal: Fellow: : Equatorial Geophysical Res. Lab.: Krishnapuram: TIRUNELVELI - 627 011: Phone 0462-579465: Fax 573306: egrl@md3.vsnl.net.in : Research Area -/-

177: Dr. Shyam Lal: Planetary Atmospheres & : Aeronomy Division: Physical Res. Lab.: Navrangpura: AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone 079-6302129: Fax 079-6301502: shyam@prl.ernet.in : Research Area -/-

178: Dr. Lalmani: Assistant Professor: REC Camp Classes/Govt. College: Old University Campus: Canal Road: Jammu Tawi - 180 001: Phone Tel/F- 0191-547469: Fax Fax ph- 0191-546297: ntmis@vsnl.com : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

179: Dr. P.D. Lele: Lecturer Row House No. 2: : Gujarat Univ. Campus: Navrangpura : AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone 079-6305298: Fax 079-6302654: : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

180: Dr. S. Lethika: Dept. of Atmos. Sci.: : Cochi Univ. of Sci.: : COCHIN - 682 016 : Phone : Fax : : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./

181: Dr. Carlo Louis : : : Indian Inst. of Geomag.: Dr. Nanabhai Moos Marg, Colaba: MUMBAI - 400 005: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

182: Dr. K.K. Mahajan: Senior Dy. Director: Radio & Atmos Sci Div: National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-5787657: Fax 011-5752678/5764189: - mahajan@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./PLANET EXPLORN

183: Dr. Animesh Maitra: Reader: IRPE: Calcutta University: 92, APC Road: CALCUTTA - 700 009: Phone 033-3509116: Fax 033-3515828: - a.maitra@cucc.ernet.in : Research Area MINOR CONST./MET/CLIMATE

184: Dr. Aaditya Majalee: Physics Dept.: : JNTU College of Engg: : ANANTAPUR - 515 003: Phone : Fax : : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./

185: Dr. P.L. Malhotra: Room 7, RASD (Huts): : National Physical Lab.: Dr.K.S.Krishnan Road: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone : Fax : mahajan@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./RADIATION

186: Dr. R.K. Manchanda: Dept. of Astron & Astrophys: : Tata Inst. of Fundamental Res.: Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba: MUMBAI - 400 005: Phone 022-215-2971 Ext.2305/2593: Fax 022-215-2110: E-Mail - ravi@tifr.res.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

187: Mr. Gurudas Mandal: Research Scholar: Dept. of Physics: University of Pune: Ganeshkhind: PUNE - 411 007: Phone 020-5652678: Fax 020-5651684: gdm@physics.unipune.ernet.in : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

188: Mr. Sivakumar G. Manickam: : : S.N.Bose National Centre for Basic Sci. : J.D.Block, Sector III, Salt Lake: CALCUTTA - 700 091: Phone 033-3355708: Fax 033-3353477: sivman@boson.bose.res.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

189: Mr. M.I. Mansoori: C/o Dr. N.Singh: Deptt of Physics: Nehru College: : CHHIBRA MAU - 209 721: Phone 05691-20023: Fax : : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

190: Ms. Raksha Marwah: : : (National Physical Lab.): 552, Double Storey

New Rajinder Nager: NEW DELHI - 110 060: Phone 011-5753211: Fax 011-5752678: - rmarwah@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area -/-

191: Ms. Marykutty Michael: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-563102: Fax 0471-415335: : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/PLANET EXPLORN

192: Dr. A.P. Mishra: Senior Lecturer: Dept. of Physics: APS University: : REWA - 486 003: Phone 07662-41832: Fax 071662-51519: : Research Area INTERPLAN. SPACE/SOLAR PHY.

193: Dr. G.P. Mishra: : Dept. of Physics: Govt. S.K.College: Mauganj: REWA - 486 331: Phone 07662-41832: Fax : : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/INTERPLAN. SPACE

194: Mr. Pradeep K. Mishra: C/o Dr. Birbal Singh: Dept. of Physics: R.B.S. College: Bichpuri: AGRA - 283 105: Phone 0562-250746: Fax 0562-351288: birbal@ndl.vsnl.net.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./MET/CLIMATE

195: Dr. S.D. Mishra: Dept. of physics: : Govt. P.G. College: : SEHORE - 466 001: Phone 7562-54266: Fax : : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

196: Mr. Vijay K. Mishra: Res. Scholar: Physics Dept.: APS University: : REWA - 486 003: Phone 07662-41832: Fax : : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/INTERPLAN. SPACE

197: Mr. Avinash Mohan: C/o Dr. N.Singh: Deptt of Physics: Nehru College: : CHHIBRA MAU - 209 721: Phone 05691-20023: Fax : : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

198: Mr. K. Mohan: : Dept. of Physics: S.V. University: : TIRUPATI - 517 502: Phone 08574-51085/20566: Fax 08574-27499: : Research Area -/-

199: Dr. D.K. Mohanty: HECR Group: : Tata Inst. of Fundamental Res.: Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba: MUMBAI - 400 005: Phone 022-2152971: Fax 2152110: dkm@tifr.res.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/COSMIC RAYS

200: Ms. Manorama Mohanty: Research Scholar: Dept. of Physics: University of Pune: Ganeshkhind: PUNE - 411 007: Phone 020-5652678: Fax 020-5651684: manorama@physics.unipune.ernet.in : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

201: Dr. P.K. Mohanty: Sr. Lecturer in Meteorology: Marine Science Dept.: Berhampur University: Banja Bihar, : BERHAMPUR - 760 007: Phone : Fax : : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

202: Prof. U.C. Mohanty: Centre for Atmosph Scis: : Indian Inst. of Tech.: Hauz Khas: NEW DELHI - 110 016: Phone 011-6591314: Fax 011-6591386: mohanty@cas.iitd.ernet.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MET/CLIMATE

203: Dr. Kalyan K. Mondal: Department of Physics: : Raja Peary Mohan College: Uttarpara P.O. : Hooghly - 712 258: Phone 033-: Fax 033-: ashikp@cucc.ernet.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./INTERPLAN. SPACE

204: Dr. (Ms) Savita B. Morwal: : : Indian Inst of Trop. Met: Dr. Homi Bhabha Marg, Pashan: PUNE - 411 008: Phone 020-5893600: Fax 020-5893825: morwal@tropmet.ernet.in : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

205: Mr. Kallol Mukerjee: Dept. of Astron & Astrophys: : Tata Inst. of Fundamental Res.: Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba: MUMBAI - 400 005: Phone 022-2152971 ext 2484: Fax 022-2152110: kmukerjee@tifr.res.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

206: Dr. Alok Mukherjee: : Scientific Secretary , SASCOM: National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S.Krishnan Road: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone : Fax : alok_mukherjee@yahoo.com : Research Area -/-

207: Ms. Brotati D. Mukherjee: c/o Alok Mukherjee: Scientific Secretary , SASCOM: National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S.Krishnan Road: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone : Fax : alok_mukherjee@yahoo.com : Research Area -/-

208: Mr. S. Muneer: Dept. of Astron.: : Osmania University: : HYDERABAD - 500 007: Phone : Fax : : Research Area IONOSPHERE./

209: Dr. A.S.N. Murthy: Dept of Marine Sci.: : Berhampur University: Banja Bihar, : BERHAMPUR - 760 007: Phone : Fax : asnmurty64@hotmail.com : Research Area -/MINOR CONST.

210: Dr. B.S. Murthy: : : Indian Inst of Trop. Met: Dr. Homi Bhabha Marg, Pashan: PUNE - 411 008: Phone 020-5893600: Fax 020-5893825: : Research Area -/-

211: Dr. B.S. Murthy: Asso. Professor: Physics Dept.: Andhra University: : VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 003: Phone 0891-554871: Fax 0891-555547: : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

212: Dr. S.V.S. Murty: Solar Systems & Geochronology: : Physical Res. Lab.: Navrangpura: AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone 079-6302129: Fax 079-6301502: murty@prl.ernet.in : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/PLANET EXPLORN

213: Dr. Tapan Kumar Nag: Lecturer, ECRA: IRPE: Calcutta University: 92, APC Road: CALCUTTA - 700 009: Phone 033-351-8372: Fax 033-241-3222: root@ecracu.ernet.in : Research Area -/-

214: Mr. K. Nagaraja: JRF, Dept.of Studies in Physics: : University of Mysore: Manasagangotri: MYSORE - 570 006 : Phone 0821-: Fax 0821-518835: kamsa_n@yahoo.com : Research Area ATMOS POLN/RADIATION

215: Prof. P.R.Naidu: : Ex. VC: (SK University): 3-65 Sandesh Nivas, Vidyanagar Colony: TIRUPATI - 517 502: Phone 08574-21149: Fax : : Research Area ATMOS POLN/SOLAR PHY.

216: Mr. Schindranatha Naik: Brahmagupta: Room No. 327: Tata Inst. of Fundamental Res.: Colaba: MUMBAI - 400 005: Phone 022-2152971 ext 2484: Fax 022-2152110: sachi@tifr.res.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

217: Dr. (Ms) Prabha R. Nair: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-562553: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area MINOR CONST./-

218: Mr. S. Muraleedharan Nair: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-563708: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MET/CLIMATE

219: Dr. S. Ravi Nanjundiah: CAOS: : Indian Inst. of Sci: : BANGALORE - 560 012: Phone : Fax : ravi@caos.iisc.ernet.in : Research Area -/-

220: Dr. B. Narasimhamurthy: PI, ID-GBP Res. Project: Dept. of Studies in Physics: University of Mysore: : MYSORE - 570 006 : Phone 0821-515525 Ext.47: Fax 0821-518835: : Research Area ATMOS POLN/RADIATION

221: Dr. M.S. Narayanan: : : Space Applications Centre: Jodhpur Tekra

SAC P.O.: AHMEDABAD - 380 053: Phone : Fax : soumya15@hotmail.com : Research Area -/-

222: Dr. R.R. Navalgund: RSA: : Space Applications Centre: Jodhpur Tekra, SAC P.O.: AHMEDABAD - 380 053: Phone 079-6768862: Fax 6762735: ranganath@ad1.vsnl.net.in : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/GBP

223: Dr. S.R. Prabhakaran Nayar: Professor: Dept. of Physics: Kerala University: Kariavattom: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 581: Phone 0471-418920: Fax 0471-447158: srp@md2.vsnl.net.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./INTERPLAN. SPACE

224: Ms. Ruchi Nigam: Research Scholar: Physics Dept.: APS University: : REWA - 486 003: Phone 07662-41524 (R): Fax : : Research Area INTERPLAN. SPACE/SOLAR PHY.

225: Dr. S.K. Nigam: Physics Dept.: : APS University: : REWA - 486 003: Phone 07662-41832: Fax 51519: : Research Area INTERPLAN. SPACE/SOLAR PHY.

226: Dr. K. Niranjan: Dept. of Physics: : Andhra University: : VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 003: Phone 0891-713935: Fax 0891-555547: niranjankandula@hotmail.com : Research Area IONOSPHERE./RADIATION

227: Mr. Pinaki Pal: : Dept. of Physics: Tripura University : : AGARTALA - 799 004: Phone : Fax : media_n@hotmail.com: Research Area -/-

228: Mr. Uma Sankar Panda: Dept of Marine Sci.: : Berhampur University: Banja Bihar: BERHAMPUR - 760 007: Phone : Fax : umasankar_panda@hotmail.com : Research Area -/-

229: Dr. R. K. Pandey: : Physics Dept.: APS University: : REWA - 486 003: Phone 07662-41832: Fax : : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/INTERPLAN. SPACE

230: Dr. Rajesh Pandey: Dept. of Physics: College of Sci.: Sukhadia University: : UDAIPUR - 313 001: Phone 0294-461086: Fax : pandey_r@yahoo.com : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

231: Mr. S.K. Pandey: : Dept of Space: ISTRAC Ground Station: Kursi Road: LUCKNOW - 226 021: Phone 0522-360768: Fax 0522-361391: : Research Area MET/CLIMATE-/-

232: Dr. V.K. Pandey: : Radio & Atmos Sci Div: National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-: Fax 011-5787657: vkpandey@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

233: Dr. G.B. Pant: Director: : Indian Inst of Trop. Met: Dr. Homi Bhabha Marg, Pashan: PUNE - 411 008: Phone 212-331-924 : Fax 212-347-825: gbpant@tropment.ernet.in : Research Area -/-

234: Dr. B. Paramasivan: : : Equatorial Geophysical Res. Lab.: Krishnapuram: TIRUNELVELI - 627 011: Phone 0462-579465: Fax 573306: egrl@md3.vsnl.net.in : Research Area GMag/-

235: Dr. K. Parameswaran: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-563927: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area MINOR CONST./-

236: Mr. Devendra Pareek: Dept. of Physics: College of Sci.: Sukhadia University: : UDAIPUR - 313 001: Phone 0294-411450: Fax : : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/-

237: Mr. A.P. Patel: Physics Dept.: : Gujarat University: Navarangapura: AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone : Fax : : Research Area IONOSPHERE./

238: Mr. Ravindra P. Patel: Res. Scholar: Atmosph Res. Lab.: Banaras Hindu University: : VARANASI - 221 005: Phone 0542-312565: Fax 317074: rampal@banaras.ernet.in : Research Area INTERPLAN. SPACE/-

239: Mr. Shailesh M. Patel: Physics Dept.: : St. Xavier’s College: Navarangapura: AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone 079-6302129: Fax 079-6301502: dkc@prl.ernet.in : Research Area MINOR CONST./-

240: Dr. P.P. Pathak : Dept. of Physics: : Gurukula Kangri Vishwa Vidyalaya: : HARDWAR - 249 404: Phone 0133-416698: Fax 0133-416366: : Research Area Env. Biophy/-

241: Mr. B.M. Pathan: Reader: : Indian Inst. of Geomag.: Dr. Nanabhai Moos Marg, Colaba: MUMBAI - 400 005: Phone 022-2151607: Fax 022-2189568: bmpathan@iigf .ernet.in : Research Area -/-

242: Dr. S.D. Patil: : : Indian Inst of Trop. Met: Dr. Homi Bhabha Marg, Pashan: PUNE - 411 008: Phone 020-5893600: Fax 020-5893825: patilsd@tropment.ernet.in : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

243: Dr. A.K. Patra: Dept of Physics: : K.O. College: : GUMLA - 835 207: Phone 06524-23010: Fax 06524-23176: : Research Area IONOSPHERE./ATMOS. DYN.

244: Dr. D.R. Pattanaik: Office of DDGM (WF): : India Meteorological Dept.: University Road, Shivajinagar: PUNE - 411 005: Phone 0212-325211: Fax 0212-323201: : Research Area -/-

245: Mr. Ashik Paul: Inst. of Radio Physics : and Electronics: Calcutta University: 92, APC Road: CALCUTTA - 700 009: Phone 033-3509115/6/9413: Fax 033-3515828: ashikp@cucc.ernet.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

246: Dr. R.K. Pensia: Assistant Professor: Departmaent of Physics: Govt. PG College: : DHAR - 454 001: Phone 07292-35456: Fax : : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

247: Dr. B. Felix Pereira: Lecturer: Dept. of Physics: St. Xavier's College: Thumba: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 586: Phone 0471-418254: Fax : : Research Area INTERPLAN. SPACE/SOLAR PHY.

248: Mr. Bijoy John Philip: Sr. Lecturer: Dept. of Physics: St. Xavier's College: Thumba: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 586: Phone 0471-446247 Resi: Fax : : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

249: Ms. Preetha S. Pillai: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-563102: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area MINOR CONST./ATMOS POLN

250: Mr.Raji Mon Ponthodi: Fluid Dynamics Unit: : JNCASR: Jakkur P.O. : BANGALORE - 560 064: Phone 080-8460750: Fax 080-8460766: panth@jncasr.ac.in : Research Area -/-

251: Shri.M.B.Potdar : TSDD/ARG: RESA: Space Applications Centre: Jodhpur Tekra: AHMEDABAD - 380 053: Phone 079-6774005: Fax 674813: potdar51@hotmail.com : Research Area MINOR CONST./MET/CLIMATE

252: Dr. Ram Prakash: Physics Dept.: : Bipin Bihari P.G. College: : JHANSI - 284 001: Phone 0517-360814: Fax : : Research Area RADIATION/-

253: Prof. Satya Prakash: Retd. Senior Professor: Room No. 558: Physical Res. Lab.: Navrangpura: AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone 079-6302129: Fax 079-6301502: gparas@prl.ernet.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

254: Dr. D. Pramod: WZ-6A, Nauqli Jalib: B-1, Janakpuri: : : NEW DELHI - 110 058: Phone 011-5557674: Fax : : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./IONOSPHERE.

255: Prof. B.S.N. Prasad: Dept. of Studies in Physics: : University of Mysore: Manasagangotri: MYSORE - 570 006 : Phone 0821-544065 (R): Fax 0821-518835: bsnp44@yahoo.com : Research Area ATMOS POLN/RADIATION

256: Dr. D.S.V.V.D. Prasad: Asst. Professor: Dept. of Physics: Andhra University: : VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 003: Phone 0891-554871 ext. 202: Fax 0891-555547: : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

257: Dr. K. Prasad: : : India Met. Dept.: Mausam Bhavan, Lodhi Road: NEW DELHI - 110 003: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

258: Dr. Lalan Prasad: Physics Dept.: : Govt. P.G. College: Gopeshwar: CHAMOLI - 246 401: Phone 01372-52145: Fax : : Research Area SOLAR PHY./-

259: Mr. T. Shanker Prasad: Training &EA Group: : National Remote Sensing Agency: Balanagar: HYDERABAD - 500 037: Phone 040-3078870: Fax 040-3078648: tsprasad@netscape.net : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

260: Mr. V. Krishna Prasad: C/O Dr. K.V.S. Badarinath: : National Remote Sensing Agency: Balanagar: HYDERABAD - 500 037: Phone 040-279572 ext. 2208/2266: Fax : : Research Area -/-

261: Dr. D. Punyaseshudu: Reader in Physics: Dept. of Physics: SKU Post Graduate Centre: P.O. Box No. 518: KURNOOL - 518 002: Phone 08518-29183: Fax 08518-41700: dupadu@england.com : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

262: Prof. N.N. Purkait: Inst. of Radio Physics : and Electronics: Calcutta University: 92, APC Road: CALCUTTA - 700 009: Phone 033-350-9115: Fax 033-351-5828: inraphel@ecracu.ernet.in : Research Area ATMOS POLN/MET/CLIMATE

263: Prof. V. Radhakrishnan: : : Raman Res.in st.: Sir C.V.Raman Avenue: BANGALORE - 560 080: Phone 080-3340522: Fax 080-3340492: rad@rri.ernet.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

264: Prof. R. Raghavarao: : : Nitya Laboratories Ltd.: 202, Harita Bhavanam Estate, Plat No. 15, Somajiguda: Hyderabad – 500 082: Phone 040-3315185, 3320380: Fax 040 - 3392989: Nityalab@hd1.vsnl.net.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MET/CLIMATE

265: Mr. Sabikur Rahman: Research Scholar: Dept. of Physics: Dibrugarh University: : Dibrugarh - 786 004: Phone 0373-70224: Fax 0373-70323: dulib@unidib.ren.nic.in : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/MINOR CONST.

266: Mr. B.K. Raj: Teacher Fellow: Dept. of Physics: Utkal University: Vani Vihar: BHUBANESWAR - 751 004: Phone : Fax : braj@iopb.res.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/PLANET EXPLORN

267: Ms. Rekha Rajan: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-563102: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area MINOR CONST./-

268: Dr.(Ms) Girija Rajaram: Professor: : Indian Inst. of Geomag.: Dr. Nanabhai Moos Marg, Colaba: MUMBAI - 400 005: Phone 022-2151607: Fax 022-2189568: girija@iig.iigm.res.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./INTERPLAN. SPACE

269: Dr. R. Rajaram: : : Indian Inst. of Geomag.: Dr. Nanabhai Moos Marg, Colaba: MUMBAI - 400 005: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

270: Dr. K. Rajeev: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-563317: Fax 0471-415335: : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

271: Dr. M. Rajendraprasad: Physics Dept.: : SN College: : KOLLAM - 691 001: Phone : Fax : : Research Area IONOSPHERE./

272: Dr. K. Raju: : Dept. of Physics: Kerala University: University College: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 034: Phone 0471-316849: Fax : : Research Area INTERPLAN. SPACE/-

273: Mr. N.V. Raju: JRF, Dept.of Studies in Physics: : University of Mysore: Manasagangotri: MYSORE - 570 006 : Phone 0821-515525: Fax 0821-518835: raju_nv@yahoo.com : Research Area ATMOS POLN/RADIATION

274: Mr. G.V. Rama: MET Facility : 0-Point: SHAR Centre: : SRIHARIKOTA - 524 124: Phone 08623-65112: Fax 08623-65060: gvrama@shar.ernet.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MET/CLIMATE

275: Mr. D. Rama Krishna Rao: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-563684: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area Instm/-

276: Dr. (Ms) Radhika Ramachandran: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-562553: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/ATMOS POLN

277: Prof. S. Ramadurai: Astrophys Group: : Tata Inst. of Fundamental Res.: Homi Bhabha Road, Navy Nagar, Colaba: MUMBAI - 400 005: Phone 022-215-2971 Ext.2305/2593: Fax 022-215-2110: durai@tifr.res.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/COSMIC RAYS

278: Prof. K.V.V. Ramana: Department of Physics: College of Sci. & Tech: Andhra University: : VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 003: Phone 0891-551797: Fax : : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

279: Dr. (Ms) Geetha Ramkumar: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-562553: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./-

280: Mr. B. Malleswara Rao: C/o Dr. K. Niranjan: Dept. of Physics: Andhra University: : VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 003: Phone 0891-554871 ext. 202: Fax 0891-555547: : Research Area IONOSPHERE./MET/CLIMATE

281: Dr. B.M. Rao: Asst. Professor: Dept. of Physics: Andhra University: : VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 003: Phone 0891-554871 ext. 377: Fax 0891-555547: : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

282: Dr. D. N. Madhusudan Rao: Physics Dept.: : Andhra University: : VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 003: Phone : Fax : : Research Area MINOR CONST./IONOSPHERE.

283: Prof. D. NarayanaRao: Professor of Physics : Dept. of Physics: SV University: : TIRUPATI - 517 502: Phone 08574-51085: Fax 08574-51805: profdnrao@hotmail.com : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MET/CLIMATE

284: Dr. D.R.K. Rao: : : Indian Inst. of Geomag. : Dr. Nanabhai Moos Marg, Colaba: MUMBAI - 400 005: Phone 022-2189053: Fax 2189568: drkrao@iig.iigm.res.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./PLANET EXPLORN

285: Dr. (Ms) Kusuma G. Rao: Space Sci. Office: : ISRO Headquarters: Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road: BANGALORE - 560 094: Phone 080-3072271: Fax 080-3419190: kusuma@jncasr.ac.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MINOR CONST.

286: Prof. P S Kesava Rao: Physics Dept.: : JNTU College of Engg: : ANANTAPUR - 515 003: Phone : Fax : : Research Area IONOSPHERE./

287: Dr. P. Sanjeeva Rao: Earth System Sci Division: : Dept of Sci & Tech: Tech. Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road: NEW DELHI - 110 016: Phone 011-6567373*469: Fax 011-6516076: psrao@alpha.nic.in : Research Area ATMOS POLN/MET/CLIMATE

288: Prof. P.B. Rao: : : National MST Radar Facility: P.O. Box 123: TIRUPATI - 517 502: Phone 8585-42420: Fax 8585-42430: nmrf@isro.ernet.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./IONOSPHERE.

289: Prof. P.V.S. Rama Rao: Dept. of Physics: : Andhra University: : VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 003: Phone 0891-554871 ext. 476: Fax 0891-555547: : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

290: S. Venkoba Rao: Dept of Physics : : S.V. University: : TIRUPATI - 517 502: Phone : Fax : : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/

291: Mr. T. Narayana Rao: SRF: Dept. of Physics: S.V. University: : TIRUPATI - 517 502: Phone 8574-51085: Fax 8574-27499: vc@svuni.ren.nic.in : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/ATMOS. DYN.

292: Dr. T. Rama Rao: Dept of Physics : : S.V. University: : TIRUPATI - 517 502: Phone : Fax 0854-27499: tramarao@hotmail.com : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/ATMOS. DYN.

293: Prof. T.V. Ramakrishna Rao: : Professor of Physics: Sri Krishnadevaraya Univ.: :ANANTAPUR - 515 003: Phone 08554-55438, 22867: Fax 08554-55438: -: Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/ATMOS POLN

294: Dr. V. Bhaskar Rao: Dept. of Physics: : Andhra University: : VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 003: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

295: Dr. V. Rajeswara Rao: Satellite Directorate: : India Met. Dept.: Mausam Bhavan, Lodhi Road: NEW DELHI - 110 003: Phone 011-4642249: Fax Fax ph- 011-4642249: vrajeshvar@hotmail.com : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

296: Mr. M. Venkat Ratnam: Research Scholar: Dept. of Physics: SV University: : TIRUPATI - 517 502: Phone 08574-51085: Fax 08574-51805: : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MET/CLIMATE

297: Dr. (Ms) Sudha Ravindran: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-562553: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

298: Ms. Sarbani Ray: Inst. of Radio Physics : and Electronics: Calcutta University: 92, APC Road: CALCUTTA - 700 009: Phone 033-3509115/6/9413: Fax 033-3515828: ashikp@cucc.ernet.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

299: Dr. C. Raghava Reddi: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-563563: Fax 0471-415335: : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./-

300: Mr. B. Sasidhar Reddy: Dept. of Physics: : S.V. University: : TIRUPATI - 517 502: Phone : Fax : profdnrao@hotmail.com : Research Area -/-

301: Dr. G. Ramachandra Reddy: Dept of EEE: College of Engg: S.V. University: : TIRUPATI - 517 502: Phone : Fax : : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./

302: Dr. I.V.S. Reddy: Dept. of Physics: : S.V. University: : TIRUPATI - 517 502: Phone : Fax : tramarao@hotmail.com : Research Area -/-

303: Dr. (Ms) G. Renuka: : Dept. of Physics: Kerala University: Kariavattom: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 581: Phone 0471-418920: Fax : : Research Area PLANET EXPLORN/-

304: Mr. C.P.Revankar: : : ISRO Headquarters: Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road: BANGALORE - 560 094: Phone 080-3072257: Fax 080-3419190: revankar@isro.ernet.in : Research Area -/-

305: Dr. (Ms) K.Revathy: Professor: Dept. of Comp. Sci.: Kerala University: Kariavattom: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 581: Phone 0471-416360: Fax 0471-307158: srp@md2.vsnl.net.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./-

306: Dr. M.K. Richharia: Assistant Professor: 8, A.P. Colony: University Road: Pachpedi: JABALPUR - 482 001 : Phone : Fax : : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/-

307: Dr. B.K. Roul: : : Inst. of Material Sci.: 68/1 Laxmi Vihar: BHUBANESWAR - 751 005: Phone 0674-582834: Fax 501854: ims@iopb.res.in : Research Area Mat. Sci/-

308: Dr. S.K. Roy Bhowmik: : : India Met. Dept.: Mausam Bhavan, Lodhi Road: NEW DELHI - 110 003: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

309: Dr. Ram Sagar: Director: : U P State Observatory: Manora Peak: NAINITAL - 263 129: Phone 05942-35136: Fax 05942-35136: sagar@upso.ernet.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

310: Dr. A.K. Saha: Inst. of Radio Physics : and Electronics: Calcutta University: 92, APC Road: CALCUTTA - 700 009: Phone 033-3505829: Fax 033-3515828: a.maitra@cucc.ernet.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MINOR CONST.

311: Mr. Auromeet Saha: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-563102: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area MINOR CONST./-

312: Shri. S.K. Saha: : : Indian Inst of Trop. Met: Dr. Homi Bhabha Marg, Pashan: PUNE - 411 008: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

313: Mr.L.K. Sahu: Research Scholar: : Physical Res. Lab.: Navarangapura: AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone 079-6302129: Fax 079-6301502: lokesh@prl.ernet.in : Research Area ATMOS POLN/-

314: Dr. S.C. Sahu: Reader in Physics: : B.J.B College: : BHUBANESWAR - 751 014: Phone 0674-431166: Fax : : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

315: Ms. P. Sailaja: Dept of Physics : : S.V. University: : TIRUPATI - 517 502: Phone : Fax : : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/

316: Dr. R.C. Saksena: : : National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S.Krishnan Road: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

317: Dr. B.B. Sanwal: : : U P State Observatory: Manora Peak: NAINITAL - 263 129: Phone 05942-35136: Fax 05942-35583: sanwal@upso.ernet.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

318: Dr. S.K. Sarkar: Scientist: Radio & Atmos Sci Div: National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-5787394 (O)/ 6447523 (R): Fax 011-5752678: sksarkar@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area -/-

319: Mr. Sudipta Sarkar: Research Fellow: Dept of Civil Engg.: Indian Inst. of Technology: : KANPUR - 208 016: Phone 0512-597295: Fax 0512-590260: sudipta@geologist.com : Research Area ATMOS POLN/MET/CLIMATE

320: Dr. A.D. Sarma: R&T unit for Navig. Electronics: : Osmania University: : HYDERABAD - 500 007: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

321: Dr. M.N. Sasi: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-562381: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./-

322: Mr. K. Satheesan: SRF: Physics Dept.: Kerala University: Kariavattom: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 581: Phone 0471-418920: Fax : : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MINOR CONST.

323: Mr. G. V. Satyanarayana: Physics Dept.: : Andhra University: : VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 003: Phone : Fax : : Research Area RADIATION/MINOR CONST.

324: Dr. M. Satyanarayana: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-563840: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area Atm. Sci/-

325: Dr. (Ms) S. Seetha: Technical Physics Division: : ISRO Satellite Centre: Airport Road, Vimanapuraura Post: BANGALORE - 560 017: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

326: Dr. R. Sekar: Room No. 653: : Physical Res. Lab.: Navrangpura: AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone 079-6302129: Fax 079-6301502: rsekar@prl.ernet.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

327: Prof. (Ms) S. Sen: Dept. of Chemistry: Univ. College of Scis: Calcutta University: 92, APC Road: CALCUTTA - 700 009: Phone 033-350-8386: Fax 033-3519755: subhasen@cucc.ernet.in : Research Area ATMOS POLN/MINOR CONST.

328: Dr. K. Sen Gupta: OLEE: UP-V-229, Pulayanarkota Road: : Thuruvaikkal P.O. : THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 031: Phone 0471-443158: Fax 0471-415335: SPL_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area BL/-

329: Mr. S.P. Seth: Lecturer: Physics Dept.: Bhavan's R.A. College of Sci.: Khanpur: AHMEDABAD - 380 001: Phone 079-6302129 : Fax 079-6301502: haider@prl.ernet.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./PLANET EXPLORN

330: Dr. N.K. Sethi: : Radio & Atmos Sci Div: National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-: Fax 011-5787657: nksethi@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

331: Dr. (Ms) Madhubala A. Shah: Dept. of Mathematics: : Shivaji University: : KOLHAPUR - 416 004: Phone 0231-663514: Fax: madhu@sumath.ernet.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

332: Dr. Arvind K. Sharma: C/o Prof. Suresh Chandra: School of Physl Sci.: S.R.T.M. University: : NANDED - 431 606: Phone 02462-26203 Ex 217: Fax 26119: : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-



333: Dr. Ashok K. Sharma: Sr. Lecturer: Dept. of Physics: Shivaji University: Viyanagar: KOLHAPUR - 416 004: Phone 0231-655571: Fax 656133: : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/IONOSPHERE.

334: Dr. M.C. Sharma: : Radio & Atmos Sci Div: National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-: Fax 011-: : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/-

335: Dr. N.K. Sharma : Asst. Professor: Baba Saheb Ambedkar: College of Agri Engg & Tech: : ETAWAH - 206 001: Phone 05688-54720: Fax -: -: Research Area COSMIC RAYS/-

336: Dr. R.C. Sharma: Lecturer in Physics: : Dronacharya Govt. College: : GURGAON - 122 001: Phone 0124-303904: Fax : : Research Area MINOR CONST./-

337: Dr. S.D. Sharma: : Radio & Atmos Sci Div: National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-: Fax 011-5752678: surindu@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

338: Mr. Som Sharma: Planetary Atmospheres & : Aeronomy Division: Physical Res. Lab.: Navrangpura: AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone 079-6302129: Fax 079-6301502: somkumar@prl.ernet.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./IONOSPHERE.

339: Ms. Sonia Sharma: C/o Prof. Ram Swaroop: : Govt. College: : CHURHAT (M.P): Phone 07822-50331: Fax : : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/-

340: Ms. Sonia Sharma: Research Scholar: C/o Prof. Ram Swarup: Behind P.G College: North Karondia: Sidhi - 486 661: Phone 07822-50331: Fax : : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/Geo. Mag

341: Dr. DevendraShrivastava: Physics Dept.: : Govt. PG College: : SIDHI - 486 661: Phone : Fax : : Research Area INTERPLAN. SPACE/

342: Dr. Pankaj K. Shrivastava: Asstt. Professor: Physics Dept.: Govt. New Sci. College: : REWA - 486 001: Phone 07662-22335: Fax : : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/SOLAR PHY.

343: Dr. S.K. Shrivastava: Asst. Prof of Physics: : R.D. Vishwavidyalaya: 1162, Jahangirabad: JABALPUR - 482 002: Phone 0761-316554: Fax 0761-320737: gasccom@bom6.vsnl.in : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/-

344: Dr. Abhay K. Singh: C/o R.R.V.Singh: Ram Janki Path: Hanuman Nagar: Kankarbagh: PATNA - 800 020: Phone 0612-362979: Fax : : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./IONOSPHERE.

345: Dr. Arvind Kr. Singh: C/o Prof. J.Rai: Dept. of Physics: University of Roorkee: : ROORKEE - 247 667: Phone 01332-85747 : Fax 01332-73560: aksrudph@rurkiu.ernet.in : Research Area MINOR CONST./MET/CLIMATE

346: Dr. Birbal Singh: Head: Dept. of Physics: RBS College: BICHPURI: AGRA - 283 105: Phone 0562-358616: Fax 0562-351288: birbal@ndl.vsnl.net.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./MET/CLIMATE

347: Dr. D.K. Singh: : : Indian Inst of Trop. Met: Dr. Homi Bhabha Marg, Pashan: PUNE - 411 008: Phone 020-5893600: Fax 020-5893825: - dksingh@tropmet.ernet.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

348: Dr. D.P. Singh: : Dept. of Physics: FGM Govt. College: : ADAMPUR - 125 052: Phone : Fax : : Research Area IONOSPHERE./INTERPLAN. SPACE

349: Dr. D.P. Singh: : Physics Dept.: Govt. College : Adampur: HISAR - 125 052: Phone : Fax : : Research Area IONOSPHERE./

350: Dr. Darshan Singh: Department of Physics: : Punjabi University: : PATIALA - 147 002: Phone 0175-282766: Fax : : Research Area IONOSPHERE./MET/CLIMATE

351: Dr. Devendra Singh: Satellite Met Divsion: : India Met. Dept.: Mausam Bhavan, Lodhi Road: NEW DELHI - 110 003: Phone 011-4642249: Fax Fax ph- 011-4642249: dschahar@hotmail.com : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

352: Dr. G.N. Singh: Asst. Professor: Physics Dept.: Sudarshan Degree College: Lalgaon: REWA (Dist) - 486 115: Phone 07662-55357: Fax : doosaj_rewa@vsnl.com : Research Area INTERPLAN. SPACE/SOLAR PHY.

353: Dr. Jagadish Singh : Director: Meteorological Office: I.G.I Airport: : NEW DELHI - 110 037: Phone 5654335: Fax 5654276: : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

354: Dr. K.P. Singh: Dept. of Electronics Engg: Inst. of Tech.: Banaras Hindu University: : VARANASI - 221 005: Phone : Fax : : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/

355: Dr. Lakha Singh: : Radio & Atmos Sci Div: National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-5787861: Fax 011-5752678: laksingh@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

356: Dr. Mahendra Singh: Scientific Officer: : U P State Observatory: Manora Peak: NAINITAL - 263 129: Phone 05942-35583: Fax 05942-35136: ms ingh@upso.ernet.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

357: Dr. Mahendra Singh: Asstt. Professor: : Govt. (Auto) TRS College: : REWA - 486 001: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

358: Mr. Munendra K. Singh: C/o Dr. N.Singh: Deptt of Physics: Nehru College: : CHHIBRA MAU - 209 721: Phone 05691-20023: Fax : : Research Area ATMOS POLN/-

359: Dr. N. Singh: Deptt of Physics: : Nehru College: : CHHIBRA MAU - 209 721: Phone 05691-20023: Fax : : Research Area ATMOS POLN/MET/CLIMATE

360: Mr. N. ShantikumarSingh: Dept. of Physics: : University of Pune: Ganeshkhind: PUNE - 411 007: Phone 020-5677752: Fax 020-5651684: vva@physics.unipune.ernet.in : Research Area ATMOS POLN/MINOR CONST.

361: Mr. N. Surchandra Singh: JRF, Dept. of Astron &Astrophy: : Tata Inst. of Fundamental Res.: Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba: MUMBAI - 400 005: Phone : Fax : xsat1@geminga..tifr.res.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/

362: Dr. R.N. Singh: Emeritus Scientist: Mitra Niketan Colony, ITI Building.: Banaras Hindu University: : VARANASI - 221 005: Phone 0542-316587 (R): Fax 0542-312409: : Research Area IONOSPHERE./PLANET EXPLORN

363: Mr. Raj Pal Singh: C/o Dr. Birbal Singh: Dept. of Physics: RBS College: BICHPURI: AGRA - 283 105: Phone 0562-250746: Fax 0562-351288: birbal@ndl.vsnl.net.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./MET/CLIMATE

364: Mr. Rajesh Singh: Atmosph Res. Lab: Dept. of Physics: Banaras Hindu University: : VARANASI - 221 005: Phone 0542-586758: Fax : rampal@banaras.ernet.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./INTERPLAN. SPACE

365: Dr. Ram Pal Singh: Professor: Dept. of Physics: Banaras Hindu University: : VARANASI - 221 005: Phone 0542-307309: Fax : rampal@banaras.ernet.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./PLANET EXPLORN

366: Prof. Ramesh P. Singh: Dept of Civil Engg.: : Indian Inst. of Technology: : KANPUR - 208 016: Phone 0512-597295: Fax 0512-590260: ramesh@iitk.ac.in : Research Area ATMOS POLN/MET/CLIMATE

367: Dr. Risal Singh: : Radio & Atmos Sci Div: National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-5788220: Fax 011-5752678: --: Research Area -/-

368: Mr. S.B. Singh: Dept. of Physics: : Dibrugarh University: : Dibrugarh - 786 004: Phone 0373-70224: Fax 0373-70323: dulib@unidib.ren.nic.in : Research Area -/-

369: Dr. Sachchidanand Singh: Lecturer: : NAS (PG) College: : MEERUT - 250 004: Phone : Fax : ssingh@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./-

370: Dr. U.P. Singh: Lecturer : Dept. of Physics: SJM Instt of Engg & Tech: : RADAUR - 135 133: Phone 01732-84195: Fax 01732-84195: : Research Area IONOSPHERE./INTERPLAN. SPACE

371: Dr. Vir Singh: Reader: Dept. of Physics: University of Roorkee: : ROORKEE - 247 667: Phone 01332-75637: Fax 01332-73560: vsphfph@rurkiu.ernet.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./RADIATION

372: Mr. Yavnish Kr. Singh: C/o Dr. N.Singh: Deptt of Physics: Nehru College: : CHHIBRA MAU - 209 721: Phone 05691-20023: Fax : : Research Area ATMOS POLN/-

373: Dr. (Ms) Ashwini K. Sinha: : : Indian Inst. of Geomag.: Dr. Nanabhai Moos Marg, Colaba: MUMBAI - 400 005: Phone 022-2189569: Fax 022-2189568: ashwini@iigmf .ernet.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./IONOSPHERE.

374: Mr. Srikanta Sinha: Technical Physics Division: : ISRO Satellite Centre: Airport Road, Vimanapura P.O.: BANGALORE - 560 017: Phone 080-5083712: Fax 080-: sinha@isac.ernet.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

375: Dr. U.N. Sinha: : : National Aerospace Lab. : Airport Road: BANGALORE - 560 017: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

376: Prof. T.S.N. Somayaji: (Electronics Programme): School of Physics: University of Hyderabad: : HYDERABAD - 500 046: Phone 040-3010500 ext.4301/4323 (O): Fax 040-3010120: tsnssp@uohyd.ernet.in : Research Area -/-

377: Prof. B.V. Sreekantan: : : NIAS: IISc Campus: BANGALORE - 560 012: Phone : Fax : : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/-

378: Dr. P. Sreekumar: Head, Technical Physics: : ISRO Satellite Centre: Airport Road, Vimanapuraura Post: BANGALORE - 560 017: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

379: Ms. P. Sridevi: Dept. of Physics: : Andhra University: : VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 003: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

380: Mr. H.S. Sridhar: C/o Dr. K. Niranjan: Dept. of Physics: Andhra University: : VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 003: Phone 0891-554871 ext. 202: Fax 0891-555547: h_s_sridhar@yahoo.com : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

381: Prof. R. Sridharan: Director: Space Physics Lab.: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: : THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-563663: Fax 0471-415335: SPL_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area -/-

382: Mr. S. Sridharan: : : Equatorial Geophysical Res. Lab.: Krishnapuram: TIRUNELVELI - 627 011: Phone 0462-579465: Fax 573306: egrl@md3.vsnl.net.in : Research Area -/-

383: Shri. K.R. Sridharmurthy: Scientific Secretary, ISRO: : ISRO Headquarters: Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road: BANGALORE - 560 094: Phone 080-341-6356/34-15357: Fax 080-341-5298: : Research Area -/-

384: Prof. G. Srinivasan: : : Raman Res.in st.: Sir C.V. Raman Avenue: BANGALORE - 560 080: Phone 080-334-0122 : Fax 080-3340492: srini@rri.ernet.in : Research Area -/-

385: Prof. J. Srinivasan: Centre for Atmosph & Oceanic Scis: : Indian Inst. of Sci.: : BANGALORE - 560 012: Phone 080-334-0450/309-2505: Fax 080-334-7865: jayes@caos.iisc.ernet.in : Research Area -/-

386: Mr. S. Srinivasan: Scientist-in-charge: : TIFR Balloon Facility: ECIL P.O. : HYDERABAD - 500 762: Phone 040-7123978, 7122505, 894: Fax 040-7123327: -: Research Area -/-

387: Mr. Ateet Srivastava: C/o Dr. N.Singh: Deptt of Physics: Nehru College: : CHHIBRA MAU - 209 721: Phone 05691-20023: Fax : : Research Area ATMOS POLN/-

388: Mr. A. Israel Stal in : : PG Dept of Physics: The American College: : MADURAI - 625 002: Phone 0452-530070: Fax 0452-531056: american@md2.vsnl.net.in : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/-

389: Dr. K.S.V. Subbarao: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-562330: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./IONOSPHERE.

390: Prof. B.H. Subbaraya: ISRO-GB Programme Office: : ISRO Headquarters: Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road: BANGALORE - 560 094: Phone Tel 080-3072337: Fax : : Research Area MINOR CONST./ATMOS. DYN.

391: Dr. P. Subrahmanyam: : Radio & Atmos Sci Div: National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-5747164: Fax 011-: psubra@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./IONOSPHERE.

392: Dr. A.M. Sud: : : India Met. Dept.: Mausam Bhavan, Lodhi Road: NEW DELHI - 110 003: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

393: Mr. S.V. Sunil Kumar: : Space Physics Lab.: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: : THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-563102: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area MINOR CONST./-

394: Dr. Kartika C. Swa in : PMD/SRG: : ISRO Satellite Centre: Airport Road, Vimanapuraura Post: BANGALORE - 560 017: Phone 080-5083422: Fax 080-5083404: kartika@isac.ernet.in : Research Area RADIATION/-

395: Ms. Priscilla Tadiparti: : : Spicer M. College: Aundh Road: PUNE - 411 007: Phone 020-5887862: Fax : : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MET/CLIMATE

396: Dr. S.G. Tagare: Dept. of Maths & Statistics: : University of Hyderabad: : HYDERABAD - 500 046: Phone : Fax : sgtsm@uohyd.ernet.in : Research Area -/-

397: Prof. S.N. Tandon: Dean (CAP): Inter-University Centre for: Astron. & Astrophys (IUCAA): P.B. No. 4, Ganeshkhind: PUNE - 411 007: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

398: Dr. R.S. Tanwar: Room No, 217: Radio & Atmos Sci Div: National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-5726570: Fax 011-5752678: : Research Area -/-

399: Mr. Alok Taori: Planetary Atmospheres & : Aeronomy Division: Physical Res. Lab.: Navrangpura: AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone 079-6302129: Fax 079-6301502: alok@prl.ernet.in : Research Area -/-

400: Ms. Shubhangi Tavker: Dept. of Physics: : University of Pune: Ganeshkhind: PUNE - 411 007: Phone 020-5652678: Fax 020-5651684: sut@physics.unipune.ernet.in : Research Area ATMOS POLN/MET/CLIMATE

401: Mr. S. Abraham Thambi Raja: Research Scholar: Dept of Physics: Kerala University: Kariavattom: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 581: Phone 0471-418920: Fax : : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

402: Dr. D.P. Tiwari: Senior Lecturer: Physics Dept.: APS University: : REWA - 486 003: Phone 07662-41832: Fax : : Research Area COSMIC RAYS/SOLAR PHY.

403: Mr. Diwakar Tiwari: : Space Physics Lab.: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-563102: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

404: Prof. S.C. Tonwar: : : Tata Inst. of Fundamental Res.: Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba: MUMBAI - 400 005: Phone Tel - 022-215-2971: Fax Fax - 022-215-2110: email- tonwar@tifr.res.in : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/COSMIC RAYS

405: Dr. M.Y. Totagi: Forecasting Res. Div.: : Indian Inst of Trop. Met: Dr. Homi Bhabha Marg, Pashan: PUNE - 411 008: Phone 020-5893600: Fax 020-5893825: frd mail@tropmet.ernet.in : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MET/CLIMATE

406: Mr. A.K. Tripathi: : Dept. of Physics: Govt. P.G.College: : SATNA - 485 001: Phone 0762-25669: Fax : : Research Area INTERPLAN. SPACE/SOLAR PHY.

407: Mr. O.P. Tripathi: : Radio & Atmos Sci Div: National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-5784850: Fax 011-5852678: tripathi@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area ATMOS POLN/MINOR CONST.

408: Dr. S.C. Tripathy: : : Udaipur Solar Observatory: Dewali, Bari Road, P.O. Box 198: UDAIPUR - 313 001: Phone 0294-560626: Fax 0294-526325: E.Mail - sushant@plume.uso.ernet.in : Research Area SOLAR PHY./-

409: Mr. Satish Tyagi: Res. Scholar: Dept. of Physics: University of Roorkee: : ROORKEE - 247 667: Phone 01332-77955: Fax 1332-73560: : Research Area IONOSPHERE./RADIATION

410: Prof.(Ms) Chanchal Uberoi: Dept of Mathematics: : Indian Inst. of Sci: : BANGALORE - 560 012: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

411: Dr. Wahab Udh in : : : U P State Observatory: Manora Peak: NAINITAL - 263 129: Phone 05942-35136/35583: Fax 05942-35053/35583: : Research Area -/-

412: Mr. C.N. Umapathy: Technical Physics Divn.: : ISRO Satellite Centre: Airport Road, Vimanapura P.O.: BANGALORE - 560 017: Phone 080-5083703: Fax 080-: cnumapathy@hotmail.com : Research Area SOLAR PHY./-

413: Mr. K Unnikrishnan: Kaleekkal: Mathil Bhagam: : Kariavattom: THIRUVALLA- 689 001: Phone 0473-604383: Fax : rajan502f@hotmail.com : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

414: Dr. N.V. Unnikrishnan: School of Pure & appl. Phys. : : Mahatma Gandhi University: : KOTTAYAM - 686 560: Phone : Fax : : Research Area IONOSPHERE./

415: Mr. Arun Upadhyaya : Reader, Dept. of Physics: : University of Roorkee: : ROORKEE - 247 667: Phone : Fax : : Research Area -/-

416: Mr. Nagesh Upadhyaya: Technical Physics Division: : ISRO Satellite Centre: Airport Road, Vimanapura P.O.: BANGALORE - 560 017: Phone 080-5083704: Fax 080-: vu_ham@hotmail.com : Research Area RADIATION/-

417: Mr. PrakashVala: Physics Dept.: : St. Xavier’s College: Navarangapura: AHMEDABAD - 380 009: Phone 079-6302129: Fax 079-6301502: dkc@prl.ernet.in : Research Area MINOR CONST./-

418: Mr. S. Veerabuthiran: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-563840: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./MINOR CONST.

419: Mr. Muvva Venkata Ramana: ISRO-RF: Space Physics Lab.: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-563927: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

420: Dr. P. Venkatakrishnan: Director: : Udaipur Solar Observatory: Dewali, Bari Road, P.O. Box 198: UDAIPUR - 313 004: Phone Tel - 0294-560626, 526325, 527304: Fax Fax - 0294-412459, 526325:: Research Area -/-

421: Dr. K. Venkateswarulu: Dept. of Astron.: : Osmania University: : HYDERABAD - 500 007: Phone : Fax : : Research Area IONOSPHERE./

422: Prof. S.D. Verma: T-5, Satyajay: Shri Krishna (B) Co-op. Hou. Socy.: Vastrapur: : AHMEDABAD - 380 015: Phone 079-6753161: Fax 079-7450445: : Research Area ASTRONOMY&ASTROPHYSICS/COSMIC RAYS

423: Dr. S.K. Vijay: Dept of MCA: : Govt. Geetanjali Girls College: Barasia Road: BHOPAL - 462 036: Phone 0755-592206: Fax : : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

424: Dr. P.N. Vijayakumar: : Radio & Atmos Sci Div: National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-5787831: Fax 011-5852678: pnkumar@csnpl.ren.nic.in : Research Area -/-

425: Mr. D. Vijayan: Training &EA Group: : National Remote Sensing Agency: Balanagar: HYDERABAD - 500 037: Phone 040-3078870: Fax 040-3078648: training@nrsa.gov.in : Research Area MET/CLIMATE/-

426: Dr. (Ms) Lekshmi Vijayan: Space Physics Lab.: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: ISRO P.O.: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-562597: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./-

427: Dr. K.S. Viswanathan: Space Physics Laborartory: : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: : THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 022: Phone 0471-562330: Fax 0471-415335: spl_vssc@vssc.org : Research Area ATMOS. DYN./IONOSPHERE.

428: Dr. V.K. Vohra: Scientist: R.A.S.D (Hutment): National Physical Lab.: Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg: NEW DELHI - 110 012: Phone 011-5784850: Fax 011-5752678: : Research Area IONOSPHERE./MET/CLIMATE

429: Dr. B.M. Vyas: : Dept. of Physics: Sukhadia University : : UDAIPUR - 313 001: Phone 0294-460258: Fax : bmvyas@yahoo.com : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

430: Ms. Preeti Vyas: : School of Physics: Devi Ahilya University: : INDORE - 452 017: Phone 07292-35456: Fax : : Research Area -/-

431: Dr. G. Yellaiah: Reader: Dept of Astron.: Osmania University: : HYDERABAD - 500 007: Phone 040-7017306: Fax 040-7019020: gyh@ouastr.ernet.in : Research Area IONOSPHERE./-

NASA Mars mission





Faced with deep budget cuts, NASA is restructuring its Mars exploration program in order to scrap up funds for a possible robotic mission to the red planet between 2018 and 2020.

President Barack Obama released a projection of reduced budget allocations over the next five years for the space agency on Feb. 13 that would shrink the budget for its Mars exploration program from $587 million in 2012 to $189 million by 2015, international science journal Nature reported.

In response, NASA has withdrawn its commitment to two joint Mars missions with European Space Agency, which remain scheduled for 2016 and 2018 at the moment. The 2016 mission plans to deliver an orbiter to gather data on trace gases in Mars' atmosphere, and the 2018 mission to put a rover on the planet's surface.


The agency has tentatively scheduled a $700 million Mars mission sometime between 2018 and 2020, which will likely be limited to delivering an orbiter, similar to the 2016 mission, Nature reported. NASA scientists still hope to be able to send out a rover, if costs can be brought down.

NASA has formed a committee called the Mars Planning Program Group (MPPG), which is tasked with restructuring the agency's Mars exploration program to cut down on costs, reported TG Daily.

"The team will develop a plan that advances the priorities in the National Research Council's Decadal Survey, which puts sample return as the top scientific goal, and leverages NASA's research in enabling technology," said John Grunsfeld, a NASA administrator, in an interview with TG Daily.

"Our investments in the new Mars program will incorporate elements of advanced research and technologies in support of a logical sequence of missions to answer fundamental scientific questions and ultimately support the goal of sending people to Mars."




A Brief History of NASA







Launching NASA

"An Act to provide for research into the problems of flight within and outside the Earth's atmosphere, and for other purposes." With this simple preamble, the Congress and the President of the United States created the national Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on October 1, 1958. NASA's birth was directly related to the pressures of national defense. After World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in the Cold War, a broad contest over the ideologies and allegiances of the nonaligned nations. During this period, space exploration emerged as a major area of contest and became known as the space race.

During the late 1940s, the Department of Defense pursued research and rocketry and upper atmospheric sciences as a means of assuring American leadership in technology. A major step forward came when President Dwight D. Eisenhower approved a plan to orbit a scientific satellite as part of the International Geophysical Year (IGY) for the period, July 1, 1957 to December 31, 1958, a cooperative effort to gather scientific data about the Earth. The Soviet Union quickly followed suit, announcing plans to orbit its own satellite.

The Naval Research Laboratory's Project Vanguard was chosen on 9 September 1955 to support the IGY effort, largely because it did not interfere with high-priority ballistic missile development programs. It used the non-military Viking rocket as its basis while an Army proposal to use the Redstone ballistic missile as the launch vehicle waited in the wings. Project Vanguard enjoyed exceptional publicity throughout the second half of 1955, and all of 1956, but the technological demands upon the program were too great and the funding levels too small to ensure success.

A full-scale crisis resulted on October 4, 1957 when the Soviets launched Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite as its IGY entry. This had a "Pearl Harbor" effect on American public opinion, creating an illusion of a technological gap and provided the impetus for increased spending for aerospace endeavors, technical and scientific educational programs, and the chartering of new federal agencies to manage air and space research and development.

More immediately, the United States launched its first Earth satellite on January 31, 1958, when Explorer 1 documented the existence of radiation zones encircling the Earth. Shaped by the Earth's magnetic field, what came to be called the Van Allen Radiation Belt, these zones partially dictate the electrical charges in the atmosphere and the solar radiation that reaches Earth. The U.S. also began a series of scientific missions to the Moon and planets in the latter 1950s and early 1960s.

A direct result of the Sputnik crisis, NASA began operations on October 1, 1958, absorbing into itself the earlier National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics intact: its 8,000 employees, an annual budget of $100 million, three major research laboratories-Langley Aeronautical Laboratory, Ames Aeronautical Laboratory, and Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory-and two smaller test facilities. It quickly incorporated other organizations into the new agency, notably the space science group of the Naval Research Laboratory in Maryland, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory managed by the California Institute of Technology for the Army, and the Army Ballistic Missile Agency in Huntsville, Alabama, where Wernher von Braun's team of engineers were engaged in the development of large rockets. Eventually NASA created other Centers and today it has ten located around the country.

NASA began to conduct space missions within months of its creation, and during its first twenty years NASA conducted several major programs:

Human space flight initiatives-Mercury's single astronaut program (flights during 1961-1963) to ascertain if a human could survive in space; Project Gemini (flights during 1965-1966) with two astronauts to practice space operations, especially rendezvous and docking of spacecraft and extravehicular activity (EVA); and Project Apollo (flights during 1968-1972) to explore the Moon.
Robotic missions to the Moon Ranger, Surveyor, and Lunar Orbiter), Venus (Pioneer Venus), Mars (Mariner 4, Viking 1 and 2), and the outer planets (Pioneer 10 and 11, Voyager 1 and 2).
Aeronautics research to enhance air transport safety, reliability, efficiency, and speed (X-15 hypersonic flight, lifting body flight research, avionics and electronics studies, propulsion technologies, structures research, aerodynamics investigations).
Remote-sensing Earth satellites for information gathering (Landsat satellites for environmental monitoring).
Applications satellites for communications (Echo 1, TIROS, and Telstra) and weather monitoring.
An orbital workshop for astronauts, Skylab.
A reusable spacecraft for traveling to and from Earth orbit, the Space Shuttle.
Early Spaceflights: Mercury and Gemini

NASA's first high-profile program involving human spaceflight was Project Mercury, an effort to learn if humans could survive the rigors of spaceflight. On May 5, 1961, Alan B. Shepard Jr. became the first American to fly into space, when he rode his Mercury capsule on a 15-minute suborbital mission. John H. Glenn Jr. became the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the Earth on February 20, 1962. With six flights, Project Mercury achieved its goal of putting piloted spacecraft into Earth orbit and retrieving the astronauts safely.

Project Gemini built on Mercury's achievements and extended NASA's human spaceflight program to spacecraft built for two astronauts. Gemini's 10 flights also provided NASA scientists and engineers with more data on weightlessness, perfected reentry and splashdown procedures, and demonstrated rendezvous and docking in space. One of the highlights of the program occurred during Gemini 4, on June 3, 1965, when Edward H. White, Jr., became the first U.S. astronaut to conduct a spacewalk.

The singular achievement of NASA during its early years involved the human exploration of the Moon, Project Apollo. Apollo became a NASA priority on May 25 1961, when President John F. Kennedy announced "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to Earth." A direct response to Soviet successes in space, Kennedy used Apollo as a high-profile effort for the U.S. to demonstrate to the world its scientific and technological superiority over its cold war adversary.

In response to the Kennedy decision, NASA was consumed with carrying out Project Apollo and spent the next 11 years doing so. This effort required significant expenditures, costing $25.4 billion over the life of the program, to make it a reality. Only the building of the Panama Canal rivaled the size of the Apollo program as the largest nonmilitary technological endeavor ever undertaken by the United States; only the Manhattan Project was comparable in a wartime setting. Although there were major challenges and some failures - notably a January 27, 1967 fire in an Apollo capsule on the ground that took the lives of astronauts Roger B. Chaffee, Virgil "Gus" Grissom, and Edward H. White Jr. Jr. - the program moved forward inexorably.

Less than two years later, in October 1968, NASA bounced back with the successful Apollo 7 mission, which orbited the Earth and tested the redesigned Apollo command module. The Apollo 8 mission, which orbited the Moon on December 24-25, 1968, when its crew read from the book of Genesis, was another crucial accomplishment on the way to the Moon.

"That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind." Neil A. Armstrong uttered these famous words on July 20, 1969, when the Apollo 11 mission fulfilled Kennedy's challenge by successfully landing Armstrong and Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr. on the Moon. Armstrong dramatically piloted the lunar module to the lunar surface with less than 30 seconds worth of fuel remaining. After taking soil samples, photographs, and doing other tasks on the Moon, Armstrong and Aldrin rendezvoused with their colleague Michael Collins in lunar orbit for a safe voyage back to Earth.

Five more successful lunar landing missions followed. The Apollo 13 mission of April 1970 attracted the public's attention when astronauts and ground crews had to improvise to end the mission safely after an oxygen tank burst midway through the journey to the Moon. Although this mission never landed on the Moon, it reinforced the notion that NASA had a remarkable ability to adapt to the unforeseen technical difficulties inherent in human spaceflight.

With the Apollo 17 mission of December 1972, NASA completed a successful engineering and scientific program. Fittingly, Harrison H. "Jack" Schmitt, a geologist who participated on this mission, was the first scientist to be selected as an astronaut. NASA learned a good deal about the origins of the Moon, as well as how to support humans in outer space. In total, 12 astronauts walked on the Moon during 6 Apollo lunar landing missions.

In 1975, NASA cooperated with the Soviet Union to achieve the first international human spaceflight, the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP). This project successfully tested joint rendezvous and docking procedures for spacecraft from the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. After being launched separately from their respective countries, the Apollo and Soyuz crews met in space and conducted various experiments for two days.


After a gap of six years, NASA returned to human spaceflight in 1981, with the advent of the Space Shuttle. The Shuttle's first mission, STS-1, took off on April 12, 1981, demonstrating that it could take off vertically and glide to an unpowered airplane-like landing. On STS-6, during April 4-9, 1983, F. Story Musgrave and Donald H. Peterson conducted the first Shuttle EVA, to test new spacesuits and work in the Shuttle's cargo bay. Sally K. Ride became the first American woman to fly in space when STS-7 lifted off on June 18, 1983, another early milestone of the Shuttle program.

On January 28, 1986 a leak in the joints of one of two Solid Rocket Boosters attached to the Challenger orbiter caused the main liquid fuel tank to explode 73 seconds after launch, killing all 7 crew members. The Shuttle program was grounded for over two years, while NASA and its contractors worked to redesign the Solid Rocket Boosters and implement management reforms to increase safety. On September 29, 1988, the Shuttle successfully returned to flight and NASA then flew a total of 87 successful missions.

Tragedy struck again on February 1, 2003, however. As the Columbia orbiter was returning to Earth on the STS-107 mission, it disintegrated about 15 minutes before it was to have landed. The Columbia Accident Investigation Board was quickly formed and determined that a small piece of foam had come off the External Tank and had struck the Reinforced Carbon Carbon panels on the underside of the left wing during launch on January 16. When the orbiter was returning to Earth, the breach in the RCC panels allowed hot gas to penetrate the orbiter, leading to a catastrophic failure and the loss of seven crewmembers.

NASA is poised to return to flight again in summer 2005 with the STS-114 mission. There are three Shuttle orbiters in NASA's fleet: Atlantis, Discovery, and Endeavour.

Toward a Permanent Human Presence in Space

The core mission of any future space exploration will be humanity's departure from Earth orbit and journeying to the Moon or Mars, this time for extended and perhaps permanent stays. A dream for centuries, active efforts to develop both the technology and the scientific knowledge necessary to carry this off are now well underway.

An initial effort in this area was NASA's Skylab program in 1973. After Apollo, NASA used its huge Saturn rockets to launch a relatively small orbital space workshop. There were three human Skylab missions, with the crews staying aboard the orbital workshop for 28, 59, and then 84 days. The first crew manually fixed a broken meteoroid shield, demonstrating that humans could successfully work in space. The Skylab program also served as a successful experiment in long-duration human spaceflight.

In 1984, Congress authorized NASA to build a major new space station as a base for further exploration of space. By 1986, the design depicted a complex, large, and multipurpose facility. In 1991, after much debate over the station's purpose and budget, NASA released plans for a restructured facility called Space Station Freedom. Another redesign took place after the Clinton administration took office in 1993 and the facility became known as Space Station Alpha.

Then Russia, which had many years of experience in long-duration human spaceflight, such as with its Salyut and Mir space stations, joined with the U.S. and other international partners in 1993 to build a joint facility that became known formally as the International Space Station (ISS). To prepare for building the ISS starting in late 1998, NASA participated in a series of Shuttle missions to Mir and seven American astronauts lived aboard Mir for extended stays. Permanent habitation of the ISS began with the launch of the Expedition One crew on October 31 and the docking on November 2, 2000.

On January 14, 2004, President George W. Bush visited NASA Headquarters and announced a new Vision for Space Exploration. This Vision entails sending humans back to the Moon and on to Mars by eventually retiring the Shuttle and developing a new, multipurpose Crew Exploration Vehicle. Robotic scientific exploration and technology development is also folded into this encompassing Vision.

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The Science of Space

In addition to major human spaceflight programs, there have been significant scientific probes that have explored the Moon, the planets, and other areas of our solar system. In particular, the 1970s heralded the advent of a new generation of scientific spacecraft. Two similar spacecraft, Pioneer 10 and Pioneer 11, launched on March 2, 1972 and April 5, 1973, respectively, traveled to Jupiter and Saturn to study the composition of interplanetary space. Voyagers 1 and 2, launched on September 5, 1977 and August 20, 1977, respectively, conducted a "Grand Tour" of our solar system.

In 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit around the Earth. Unfortunately, NASA scientists soon discovered that a microscopic spherical aberration in the polishing of the Hubble's mirror significantly limited the instrument's observing power. During a previously scheduled servicing mission in December, 1993, a team of astronauts performed a dramatic series of spacewalks to install a corrective optics package and other hardware. The hardware functioned like a contact lens and the elegant solution worked perfectly to restore Hubble's capabilities. The servicing mission again demonstrated the unique ability of humans to work in space, enabled Hubble to make a number of important astronomical discoveries, and greatly restored public confidence in NASA.

Several months before this first HST servicing mission, however, NASA suffered another major disappointment when the Mars Observer spacecraft disappeared on August 21, 1993, just three days before it was to go into orbit around the red planet. In response, NASA began developing a series of "better, faster, cheaper" spacecraft to go to Mars.

Mars Global Surveyor was the first of these spacecraft; it was launched on November 7, 1996, and has been in a Martian orbit mapping Mars since 1998. Using some innovative technologies, the Mars Pathfinder spacecraft landed on Mars on July 4, 1997 and explored the surface of the planet with its miniature rover, Sojourner. The Mars Pathfinder mission was a scientific and popular success, with the world following along via the Internet. This success was followed by the landing of the Spirit and Opportunity rovers in January 2004, to much scientific and popular acclaim.

Over the years, NASA has continued to look for life beyond our planet. In 1975, NASA launched the two Viking spacecraft to look for basic signs of life on Mars; the spacecraft arrived on Mars in 1976 but did not find any indications of past or present biological activity there. In 1996 a probe from the Galileo spacecraft that was examining Jupiter and its moon, Europa, revealed that Europa may contain ice or even liquid water, thought to be a key component in any life-sustaining environment. NASA also has used radio astronomy to scan the heavens for potential signals from extraterrestrial intelligent life. It continues to investigate whether any Martian meteorites contain microbiological organisms and in the late 1990s, organized an "Origins" program to search for life using powerful new telescopes and biological techniques. More recently scientists have found more and more evidence that water used to be present on Mars.

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The "First A in NASA:" Aeronautics Research

Building on its roots in the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, NASA has continued to conduct many types of cutting-edge aeronautics research on aerodynamics, wind shear, and other important topics using wind tunnels, flight testing, and computer simulations. In the 1960s, NASA's highly successful X-15 program involved a rocket-powered airplane that flew above the atmosphere and then glided back to Earth unpowered. The X-15 pilots helped researchers gain much useful information about supersonic aeronautics and the program also provided data for development of the Space Shuttle. NASA also cooperated with the Air Force in the 1960s on the X-20 Dyna-Soar program, which was designed to fly into orbit. The Dyna-Soar was a precursor to later similar efforts such as the National Aerospace Plane, on which NASA and other Government agencies and private companies did advanced hypersonics research in such areas as structures, materials, propulsion, and aerodynamics.

NASA has also done significant research on flight maneuverability on high speed aircraft that is often applicable to lower speed airplanes. NASA scientist Richard Whitcomb invented the "supercritical wing" that was specially shaped to delay and lessen the impact of shock waves on transonic military aircraft and had a significant impact on civil aircraft design. Beginning in 1972, the watershed F-8 digital-fly-by-wire (DFBW) program laid the groundwork for electronic DFBW flight in various later aircraft such as the F/A-18, the Boeing 777, and the Space Shuttle. More sophisticated DFBW systems were used on the X-29 and X-31 aircraft, which would have been uncontrollable otherwise. From 1963 to 1975, NASA conducted a research program on "lifting bodies," aircraft without wings. This valuable research paved the way for the Shuttle to glide to a safe unpowered landing, as well as for the later X-33 project, and for a prototype for a future crew return vehicle from the International Space Station.

In 2004, the X-43A airplane used innovative scramjet technology to fly at ten times the speed of sound, setting a world's record for air-breathing aircraft.

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Applications Satellites

NASA did pioneering work in space applications such as communications satellites in the 1960s. The Echo, Telstar, Relay, and Syncom satellites were built by NASA or by the private sector based on significant NASA advances.

In the 1970s, NASA's Landsat program literally changed the way we look at our planet Earth. The first three Landsat satellites, launched in 1972, 1975, and 1978, transmitted back to Earth complex data streams that could be converted into colored pictures. Landsat data has been used in a variety of practical commercial applications such as crop management and fault line detection, and to track many kinds of weather such as droughts, forest fires, and ice floes. NASA has been involved in a variety of other Earth science efforts such as the Earth Observation System of spacecraft and data processing that have yielded important scientific results in such areas as tropical deforestation, global warming, and climate change.

Conclusion

Since its inception in 1958, NASA has accomplished many great scientific and technological feats. NASA technology has been adapted for many non-aerospace uses by the private sector. NASA remains a leading force in scientific research and in stimulating public interest in aerospace exploration, as well as science and technology in general. Perhaps more importantly, our exploration of space has taught us to view the Earth, ourselves, and the universe in a new way. While the tremendous technical and scientific accomplishments of NASA demonstrate vividly that humans can achieve previously inconceivable feats, we also are humbled by the realization that Earth is just a tiny "blue marble" in the cosmos.