Detailed Project Reports

Executive Summary: Through the Letters of Intent MBDA-397/2013/2358, MBDA-397/2013/2359 and MBDA-397/2013/2360 the Meghalaya Basin Development Authority (MBDA) expressed its desire to set up a Rain Mu­seum and advised Creative Museum Designers (CMD) to prepare Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Rain Museum, Landscaping of the Museum area and a Meteorological Observato­ry cum Research Laboratory which are going to be located in the same mu­seum premises. This DPR details the facilities, infrastructure, activities and developmental parameters pertaining to the Weather Observatory, Weather Discovery cum Research Centre.

Visitors’ facilities & Infrastructural facilities of the project: The Observatory will provide the following facilities:

• Meteorological garden
• Innovation hub
• Exhibition gallery
• Processing room
• Demonstration and lecture hall
• Library
• Conference room
• Recreation cum dining hall etc.

 
Conclusion: This Meteorological Observatory adjoining to the Rain Museum is going to be an interactive science interpre­tation centre which will bring the wonder of the at­mosphere right to our fingertips. Here the visitors can explore the science of climate and weather through fun and interactive exhibits like air can­non, flow tank, wind room etc. With hands-on exhibits and lessons for all levels of ex­perience, it would be appreciated by visitors of all age groups.