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Surface Water & Ocean Topography for India

A Workshop bringing together researchers and students working on the SWOT mission. Topics include hydrology products, quality control, discharge algorithms, and practical data handling, with an open track toward new collaborations over Indian river and lake basins.

DATES7 to 9 September 2026
VENUEIIT Bombay, Powai
DEADLINE15 August 2026
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Introduction

Why This Course

This program brings together researchers and students working on the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission, launched in December 2022, with a focus on SWOT related studies over Indian basins and new collaborations in river and lake science.

  • 01Overview of SWOT hydrology products, quality control procedures, and recommendations for users.
  • 02Recent scientific advances from the SWOT Science Team across hydrology related topics.
  • 03New synergies and collaborations for SWOT based research over India.

Course Outline

Fundamentals of SWOT hydrology products, quality control steps, and an overview of SWOT discharge algorithms. Includes demonstrations and practical sessions in data handling, plus the latest applications in hydrological modelling.

FormatLectures and practical sessions
AudienceResearchers and students
SeatsLimited
CoordinatorProf. J Indu
Schedule and Agenda

7 to 9 September 2026

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Day 1, September 7
9:00 to 9:30 AM9:30 to 10:00 AM10:00 to 11:00 AM11:00 AM to 12:30 PM12:30 to 2:00 PM2:00 to 3:30 PM3:30 to 4:00 PM4:00 to 5:30 PM6:30 PM
Registration Inauguration by Dean (R&D) and Head of Department (Civil) Mutual Introductions, Group Photograph, and High Tea SWOT Hydro, HR Products, and Ocean Overview, Dr. Hind Oubanas, Dr. Charlotte Emery, and Dr. Francesco Lunch How to Get SWOT HR Products From the Hydroweb.next Platform, Dr. Charlotte Emery Tea Break Discharge Product, Lakes Volume Change, and Talks by Ms. Shahana Shirin A H and Ms. Kavita K Networking and Gala Dinner
Day 2, September 8
9:00 to 10:30 AM10:30 to 11:00 AM11:00 AM to 12:00 PM12:00 to 12:40 PM12:40 to 2:00 PM2:00 to 3:20 PM3:20 to 3:40 PM3:40 to 4:40 PM4:40 to 5:45 PM
Session I, SWOT for Rivers Tea Break Session I continued, SWOT for Rivers Discussions for SWOT Working Group in India Lunch Session II, SWOT for Oceans Short Break Session III, SWOT for Lakes Discussion, Future Collaborations and Working Group
Day 3, September 9
9:00 to 10:45 AM10:45 to 11:15 AM11:15 AM to 12:00 PM12:00 to 12:15 PM12:15 to 12:45 PM
Session IV, Synergies Between Other Missions Tea Break Challenges and Opportunities Details of Field Trip Closing
Day 1 · September 7
9:00 to 9:30 AMRegistration
9:30 to 10:00 AMInauguration by Dean (R&D) and Head of Department (Civil)
10:00 to 11:00 AMMutual Introductions, Group Photograph, and High Tea
11:00 AM to 12:30 PMSWOT Overview Talks
  • 11:00 AMSWOT Hydro Overview and DiscussionDr. Hind Oubanas
  • 11:30 AMSWOT HR Products and DiscussionDr. Charlotte Emery
  • 12:00 PMOcean OverviewDr. Francesco
12:30 to 2:00 PMLunch
2:00 to 3:30 PMHow to Get SWOT HR Products From the Hydroweb.next PlatformDr. Charlotte Emery
3:30 to 4:00 PMTea Break
4:00 to 5:30 PMDischarge, Lakes, and River and Coastal Applications
  • 4:00 PMDischarge ProductDr. Hind Oubanas
  • 4:20 PMLakes Volume Change ProductDr. Charlotte Emery
  • 4:40 PMExamining the Human Footprint on River Dynamics From SWOTMs. Shahana Shirin A H, IIT Bombay
  • 5:00 PMExploring SWOT for Coastal Sea Level Observations During Tropical Cyclones in IndiaMs. Kavita K, IIT Bombay
6:30 PMNetworking and Gala Dinner
Day 2 · September 8
9:00 to 10:30 AMSession I, SWOT for RiversModerators: Shahana Shirin A H and Kavita
  • 9:00 AMApplication of SWOT Mission for Mountainous RiversProf. Chembolu Vinay, IIT Jammu
  • 9:20 AMSWOT for Flood Early Warning Systems, Cal and ValMr. Girishchandra Yendargaye, Scientist D, CDAC
  • 9:40 AMEnhancing Reach Level Flow Simulation Accuracy in Hydrological Models With SWOT Assisted CalibrationProf. Rohith A N, IIT Delhi
  • 10:00 AMDevelopment of a Geospatial Database for Flood Inundation Mapping Using SWOT Satellite DataProf. Sreeparvathy Vijay, IIT Madras
10:30 to 11:00 AMTea Break
11:00 AM to 12:00 PMSession I continued, SWOT for RiversModerators: Shahana Shirin A H and Kavita
  • 11:00 AMFlood Risk and Resilience Mapping, Scientific Insights Across Spatial ScalesProf. Subhankar Karmakar, IIT Bombay
  • 11:20 AMAdvancing River and Lake Hydrodynamics Through SWOT and Multi Satellite Data IntegrationMr. Pankaj Ramji Dhote, Scientist, IIRS, ISRO
  • 11:40 AMCan Satellite Altimetry Catch a GLOF Coming? SWOT Observations of Himalayan Glacial LakesMr. Ghulam Nabi, Aligarh Muslim University
12:00 to 12:40 PMDiscussions for SWOT Working Group in India
12:40 to 2:00 PMLunch
2:00 to 3:20 PMSession II, SWOT for OceansModerator: Kavita K
  • 2:00 PMValidation of SWOT Observations Using In-situ Oceanographic Measurements in the Arabian Sea and Bay of BengalDr. Jossia Joseph K, NIOT
  • 2:20 PMIn Situ Measurements From Deep Ocean Moored Buoy SystemsMr. Kesavakumar B, Scientist, NIOT Chennai
  • 2:40 PMEvaluating Tidal Correction and Shoreline Prediction Models Using Satellite Imagery and Open Source ToolsMr. Job Jose Thomas, OMU Japan
  • 3:00 PMIn Situ Measurements From Deep Ocean Moored Buoy SystemsMs. Shyamala Varthini D, Scientist C, NIOT Chennai
3:20 to 3:40 PMShort Break
3:40 to 4:40 PMSession III, SWOT for LakesModerators: Dr. Nitish Kumar and Kavita K
  • 3:40 PMIntegrating SWOT Altimetry With the Operational WBIS for Monitoring WaterbodiesMr. C. Sarat Chandra, Scientist, NRSC, ISRO
  • 4:00 PMApplication of SWOT Data for Wetland Water Surface Elevation EstimationProf. Athira P, IIT Palakkad
  • 4:20 PMCan SWOT Track Water Storage in Small Inland Waterbodies?Mr. Ankit Sharma, IIT Roorkee
4:40 to 5:45 PMDiscussion, Future Collaborations and Working Group
Day 3 · September 9
9:00 to 10:45 AMSession IV, Synergies Between Other MissionsModerators: Iqlas and Kavita K
  • 9:00 AMSatellite Based Lake Health Assessment and Emerging Opportunities With SWOTDr. Nitish Kumar, IIT Bombay
  • 9:20 AMSatellite Gravimetry and Altimetry, Complementary Observations of the Water CycleDr. Vasaw Tripathi, IIT Bombay
  • 9:40 AMLeveraging Multi Mission Earth Observation for Comprehensive Reservoir Capacity Change AssessmentMr. Sparsh Shekhar, IIT Bombay
  • 10:00 AMTIR RS Applications Relevant to HydrologyProf. Eswar R, IIT Bombay
  • 10:20 AMLooking Through the Ice, How RADAR Echo Sounding Complements SWOT ObservationsDr. Priyanka Patel
10:45 to 11:15 AMTea Break
11:15 AM to 12:00 PMChallenges and Opportunities, Moderators of Sessions I to IV
12:00 to 12:15 PMDetails of Field TripIqlash, IIT Bombay
12:15 to 12:45 PMClosing
Schedule and Agenda · 10 September

Field Visit to Ulhas River, Kalyan

Date: 10 September 2026. Site: Ulhas River, Kalyan, a tidal affected zone.

Tide Details

High Tide12:20 PM, 4.5 m
Low Tide5:47 AM, 0.62 m
Low Tide6:23 PM, 0.7 m
Range3.88 m
Tide GaugeThane, Mumbai

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View of Ulhas River, west
View of Ulhas River, West

Travel Plan

TimeActivity
8:00 AMDeparture from Civil Department, IIT Bombay to site, arriving 9:30 AM
9:30 AM to 2:30 PMArrival at site. Demonstration of bathymetry survey. Water level and surface elevation measurement by RTK.
2:30 PMDeparture from site to IIT Bombay campus

Speakers

We are pleased to welcome two members of the SWOT Science Team, alongside the course coordinator at IIT Bombay.

HO

Dr. Hind Oubanas

SWOT Hydrology Science Lead
INRAE GEAU, France
CE

Dr. Charlotte Emery

SWOT Products Expert
CNES, France
JI

Prof. J Indu

Course Coordinator
IIT Bombay
Venue and Hotels Nearby

Where to Be, Where to Stay

Venue

Department of Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Powai, Mumbai 400076

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Gala Dinner Location
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Nearby Landmarks

Kanjurmarg Railway Station

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Hiranandani

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Gateway of India

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Juhu Beach

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Team

Organising Team

Prof. J Indu

Prof. J Indu

Course Coordinator
Prashant

Prashant

Travel and Accommodation
Sahana Shirin A H

Shahana Shirin A H

Technical Team
Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar

Technical Team
Iqlas

Mohammed Iqlash

Field Coordinator
Kavita K

Kavita K

Field Coordinator
Siddharth Yadav

Siddharth Yadav

Field Coordinator
Contact

Get in Touch

For questions about the course, reach the coordinator directly.

CoordinatorProf. J Indu
Emailindusj@civil.iitb.ac.in
Phone+91 22 2576 1446
AddressDepartment of Civil Engineering, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076

Registration

Deadline: 15 August 2026, limited seats

Register via Google Form. A QR code is also available on the course flyer.

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