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This pilot experience presents a model for extending the
early warning system using ICT in deep sea.

6. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We are thankful to Dr. Arun Pande to conceptualize this
entire initiative. We will like to thank TCS management
comprising of Dr. Srinivasu Pappula, TCS CTO K. Ananth
Krishnan and VP K padmanabhan and NAIP and World
Bank leaders, especially Mr. Ranjan Samantaray for his
support. We are also greatful to our partners Dr. S.S.C.
Shenioi, Mr. Nagaraja and others at INCOIS and Mr. N.
Figure 13. Signal quality Srinath and Neeraj Dindore from Tata Teleservices to
provide required support for the testing.
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Figure 14. Data Speed

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