STAC-X 2022

The planned training program "STAC-X 2022" from May 9 to May 20, 2022, focuses on Emerging Space Technology Applications for Compound EXtremes. It aims at the emerging space technology and its applications to identify, monitor and create awareness on compound extremes. The overarching goal is to provide a holistic understanding of available space datasets utilization of traditional and contemporary algorithms to solve the real-world challenges of compound extremes.

We promote the optimum utilization of space technology, open-source algorithms, and software at the summer school and provide recommendations to enhance regional efforts towards disaster management and emergency response. We will also try to understand the historic perspective from the experts and how they see the future scenarios. The summer school will be a platform where we will hear opinions from all the domains involved in space technology and compound extremes, i.e. academicians, practitioners, scientists, policymakers and the younger generation entering this field. These discussions will provide guidelines for future research in applying space products on compound extremes.

The school is designed to provide theoretical and hands-on training to all the participants. The intention is to create an understanding of various space products available for earth science applications, evaluation and corrections, and application of these products on compound extremes using various software, models, and algorithms. Developing new skills for early career researchers through hands-on training will bring a fresh perspective in the research domain, advancing science communication.

• 1. Keynote Talks
• 2. Lectures
• 3. Hands on Training
• 4. Field visits
• 5. Minor Project

Join and Listen to our Speakers

• Prof. Brijesh Yadav, Department of Hydrology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
• Prof. N. K. Goel, Department of Hydrology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
• Prof. Sumit Sen, Centre of Excellence in Disaster Mitigation and Management, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
• Prof. D. S. Arya, Department of Hydrology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
• Prof. Manoj Jain, Department of Hydrology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
• Prof. Bhaskar Jyoti Deka, Department of Hydrology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
• Prof. Ankit Agarwal, Department of Hydrology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
• Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, Department of Hydrology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
• Prof. Ajanta Goswami, Department of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
• Prof. Alok Bhardwaj, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
• Prof. Saurav Vijay, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
• Prof. Mohit Prakash Mohanty, Department of Water Resource Development & Management, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
• Prof. K. S. Kasiviswanathan, Department of Water Resource Development & Management, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
• Mr. Pankaj Ramji Dhote (Scientist D), Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun
• Dr. Praveen K Thakur, Water Resources Department, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun
• Dr. Vishal Singh, Water Resources System Devision, National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee
• Dr. Siva S. S. Srikrishnan, Centre of Excellence in Disaster Mitigation and Management, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
• Dr. Vinnarasi Rajendran, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
• Dr. Roopam Shukla, Centre of Excellence in Disaster Mitigation and Management, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

The selected candidates for summer school event "STAC-X 2022" will join subjected to the following Terms and Conditions:

• You are advised to provide a permission/recommendation letter from your Guide/Head of Department.
• You will be provided with shared accommodation in a guest house inside IIT Roorkee campus during your stay (08 May - 21 May 2022).
• Food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) will also be arranged during your stay without any additional cost. Participants from IIT Roorkee will not be eligible for accommodation in the IIT Roorkee campus.
• You are requested to update us with your exact travel and stay plans via e-mail.
• Only tier-II AC train tickets/AC Bus tickets will be reimbursed for the shortest route and shortest duration by producing proof of booked tickets and payment. Local travelling (from home to train station or bus station) by cab/Taxi/Bus will not be reimbursed.
• Any cost related to accommodation during the travel will not be reimbursed.
• The department will not cover all other expenses such as daily use expenses, refreshments outside the IITR campus, and local travel during the summer school.
• It is highly recommended that participants bring their laptops for the hands-on session and training.
• Access to wifi on campus will be provided.
• You are requested to submit an abstract/technical note of your work that you would like to present at the STAC-X.
• At least 90% attendance will be required to issue a Summer School Certificate.
• You all are strongly advised to adhere to the latest COVID guidelines.
• Organization Committee, department and institute will not be responsible for any unforeseen situation during the training period.
• Your selection for STAC-X is based on the information produced. During physical verification, if we find any mismatch, the committee hold the right to cancel your selection with immediate effect. In such a case, no reimbursement will be offered.
• The organizing committee reserved the right to change the selection decision or alter the plan. In any case, the decision of the committee will be considered final.

There will be a one-day field trip to the Tehri Dam project (the tallest dam in the country) and Power House for participants. Tehri Dam is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam on the Bhagirathi River in New Tehri, Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. All participants will travel by institute bus from Roorkee to Tehri, which takes about four hours.More details about the Tehri Dam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tehri_Dam