CSIR-AMPRI Bhopal transfers indigenous SODAR technology to industry on its 46th Foundation Day
CSIR's Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Bhopal, transferred its indigenous SODAR (Sound Detection and Ranging) technology to Meteoxperts Solutions, Noida, during its 46th Foundation Day celebrations, PIB said on 15 May 2026.
Summary
CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), a Bhopal-based CSIR laboratory, transferred its indigenous SODAR (Sound Detection and Ranging) system technology to Meteoxperts Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Noida, during its 46th Foundation Day celebrations held on 12â14 May 2026, the Science Ministry said on 15 May. CSIR Director General N. Kalaiselvi attended and said the transfer strengthens indigenous atmospheric monitoring technology under Atmanirbhar Bharat. SODAR is used in climate and environmental studies, including weather forecasting and air quality management; AMPRI scientist Kirti Soni led its development.
Key facts
- Institute
- CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal (46th Foundation Day, 12 May 2026)
- Technology
- SODAR â Sound Detection and Ranging
- Transferred to
- Meteoxperts Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Noida
- Present
- CSIR DG N. Kalaiselvi
- Use
- Atmospheric monitoring, weather, air quality
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What does SODAR, the technology transferred by CSIR-AMPRI to industry in May 2026, stand for?
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Correct answer: C â Sound Detection and Ranging
SODAR stands for Sound Detection and Ranging; CSIR-AMPRI transferred the technology to Meteoxperts Solutions, Noida.
CSIR-AMPRI, which celebrated its 46th Foundation Day in May 2026, is based in which city?
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Correct answer: D â Bhopal
AMPRI (Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute) is a Bhopal-based constituent laboratory of CSIR.