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News Release 11-200
Scientists Probe Indian Ocean for Clues to Worldwide Weather Patterns
Study how tropical weather brews in the Indian Ocean and moves eastward along the equator
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![The S-PolKa radar on Addu Atoll in the Indian Ocean, before the start of DYNAMO.](/news/mmg/media/images/indian-ocean-weather1-f.jpg)
The S-PolKa radar on Addu Atoll in the Indian Ocean, before the start of DYNAMO.
Credit: UCAR
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![A world map showing the Indian Ocean.](/news/mmg/media/images/indian-ocean-weather2-f.jpg)
Scientists from around the world will gather for DYNAMO, a study of the Indian Ocean.
Credit: CIA
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![The research vessel Roger Revelle.](/news/mmg/media/images/indian-ocean-weather3-f.jpg)
The research vessel Roger Revelle will take part in the Indian Ocean experiments.
Credit: Scripps Institution of Oceanography
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![A "smart radar"satellite on a truck.](/news/mmg/media/images/indian-ocean-weather4-f.jpg)
"Smart radar" developed by Texas A&M will be deployed as part of DYNAMO.
Credit: UCAR
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![The oceanographic research vessel MIRAI.](/news/mmg/media/images/indian-ocean-weather5-f.jpg)
The oceanographic research vessel MIRAI will participate in DYNAMO; it belongs to Japan.
Credit: JAMSTEC
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![Photo of the P3 NOAA aircraft in flight.](/news/mmg/media/images/indian-ocean-weather6-f.jpg)
The P3 NOAA aircraft will fly above the Indian Ocean, taking atmospheric measurements.
Credit: NOAA
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