Equipment is employed to measure various weather parameters such as barometer for air pressure, anemometers for wind speed, hygrometers for humidity, ceilometer for cloud cover, and pyrometer for net radiation. Owing to such wide range of applications, hydrological and meteorological equipment is gaining ground across various end-use industries such as marine and coastal security, research and academia.
Furthermore, erratic weather patterns induced by climate change has rendered it imperative to map parameters such as wind direction, amount of precipitation and dry spells to enable meteorological organizations take corrective measures to offset adverse impacts, thereby heightening expansion prospects. ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm, Future Market Insights (FMI) examines the key market factors including trends, opportunities, and restraints that will fuel the demand in the next decade.
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Meteorological equipment is being employed widely across various research organizations as well as chemical manufacturing plants. The demand for such equipment has always been higher, as various chemicals are produced on distinct and precise parameters. Additionally, meteorological equipment is highly utilized by airports, gaining immense popularity in last few years.
Weather is an essential factor accountable for the proper functioning of all businesses. Companies are increasing their focus on predicting climatic conditions to minimize the risk of losses by taking actionable decisions, such as the aviation industry which use these devices to charter flight paths to save jet stream and avoid turbulence.
Consequently, the demand for hydrological and meteorological equipment is likely to rise significantly between 2020 to 2030. FMI expects the market to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period.
India has immense climate diversity wherein nearly 80% of the annual precipitation is confined to a brief monsoon period. Even though the country experiences a seasonal rainfall of 1170 mm on average, complicated monsoon winds and diffused orientation of mountains induce scant rainfall in some regions, causing water scarcity.
On the other hand, other parts receive heavy rainfall which results in flooding. Annually, India experiences extensive devastation in the form of damages to crops, houses, and public utilities, and human lives. Consequently, government bodies such as the Central Water Resources Management Department are developing rural infrastructure to minimize losses.
Owing to this, there has been a rise in the demand for equipment, such as surface water velocity sensors, that measure flow in rivers during floods or periods of high concentrations of suspended sediments. Hence, the market is benefitting from disaster management.
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Hydropower plants are often regarded as man's response to nature's vagaries, to mitigate flood and drought by holding water and discharging it as per demand and supply. Several dams such as Hirakud dam, Bhakra dam, Ukai dam and Nagarjunasagar have contributed enormously in lessening flood damage along the rivers.
Spurred by the rising construction of dams coupled with increasing water levels, the market for hydrological and meteorological equipment is growing notably. For instance, according to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), the water levels in the reservoirs are at alarming levels in the state.
To keep losses at the minimum, the KSNDMC is practicing the Integrated Dam Management system, where all district authorities and gram panchayat members along with the reservoir level officials are asked to give alerts of the rising water levels. The KSNDMC has placed 6,800 rain gauges in the reservoirs for this.
The India hydrological and meteorological equipment market is witnessing surging demand from the defense industry. The Indian government is consistently increasing defense budget which is supporting growth of the market. On February 1, 2020, the Parliament earmarked USD 66.9 Bn for the Ministry of Defense, representing a 7% increase.
The presence of a large armed forces and troops that needs protection and future weather prediction to ensure survivability is one of the key factors behind the rise in demand for hydrological and meteorological equipment.
For instance, in October 2020, the Indian defense industry imported cold-weather equipment. This is chiefly for checking the survivability of those troops that are deployed in high-altitude areas where there is a lack of viable indigenous solutions.
Unmanned aerial vehicles’ (UAVs), aircrafts and helicopters operations need precise and timely weather information for efficient flight preparations, take-offs and landings. As they fly at low altitudes, small and medium-sized UAVs are directly affected by weather.
Since UAV are an imperative element for the defense system, accurate knowledge of take-off and landing weather conditions is critical. Besides, atmospheric conditions also affect the accuracy of artillery fire. Availability of precise meteorological information is a prerequisite for correct predicted fire.
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Large scale industries are adopting climate forecasts on a higher scale. However, small and medium scale industries in India still do not calculate climatic risk while exercising business activities. This is one of the major factors that are projected to hinder the growth of the market.
The process of weather forecasting becomes complicated due to the intrinsic nonlinearity of these equipment. Also, the accurate integration and examination of a huge amount of data make the process more complex. Furthermore, this equipment can detect long scale weather patterns efficiently, but for short term, there is no proper way. These factors are likely to restrain the growth of the market.
Based on hydrological equipment type, multi-parameter water quality sonde is leading the market. They are used in various processes such as groundwater interaction, saltwater intrusion, reservoir, and lake monitoring, estuary monitoring, watershed and source water protection, beach monitoring, and stormwater runoff.
Besides, making the most of the opportunity, players are developing and launching cost effective and better-performance products. This is also benefitting the market. For instance, Xylem launched YSI 6820 V2-2, which is a cost-effective data sonde. Perfect for harsh and fouling environments, the V2 sondes is a certified generation of multi-parameter sondes from YSI.
Similarly, T.R Product’s optical sensors are equipped with replaceable seals as well as an integrated wiper offering protection from impacts of biofouling, and a corrosion-resistant titanium wiper shaft.
Demand for hydrological equipment is concentrated in national hydrological projects. These ongoing and upcoming projects are likely to augment the installation of hydrological equipment in India. For instance, the National Hydrology Project aims at enhancing the extent, quality, and approachability of water resource information.
Thus, generating demand for various equipment such as data loggers, rain gauge, wind speed and direction sensor. The project furthers aims at improving the decision support system for floods and strengthening the capacity of targeted water resources and management institutions in India.
At present, wind speed and direction sensors are leading the market. However, FMI estimates the AT/RH sensor to emerge as lead by the end of 2030. These sensors are used to measure temperature in order to determine relative humidity.
As a result, they uncover a wide array of applications such as HVAC systems, printers and fax machines, weather stations, automobiles, food processing, refrigerators, ovens and dryers. Owing to this, this segment is expected to register notable growth with a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period.
The Indian Meteorological Department is leading the market by meteorological equipment end users. It is an agency of the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India that is accountable for meteorological observations, weather forecasting, and seismology.
As it is a national-level agency, demand for meteorological equipment is highest from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). The agency is implementing some of the major national projects. For instance, the Hydrology Project, a World Bank-aided and a 6-year period project is under implementation by IMD.
Apart from this, the research institutes laboratories (SASE, IISER and NOIT) segment is also projected to record a significant growth rate during the forecast period.
As both big and small companies are converging towards predicting climatic change for better functioning of businesses, demand for hydrological and meteorological devices is growing consistently in India. As a result, more and more newcomers are marking their entry into the market making it more competitive.
Additionally, players are also focusing on the development of better-performance equipment. For instance, K.R Instruments developed Ultrasonic Flow Meter that uses HydroVision's proven acoustic profiling technology to measure the flow, velocity, and water level. The company manufactures high quality, cost-effective, innovative equipment for global clients.
Moreover, players are also concentrating on key market strategies such as mergers and acquisitions and collaborations to extend their presence globally. For instance, in 2015, Gill Instruments acquired Labcal, a United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accredited calibration service company.
Some of the leading players operating in the hydrological and meteorological market include
The list is only indicative – a full list of India hydrological and meteorological equipment market key players is available upon request
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Forecast Period | 2020 to 2030 |
| Historical Data Available for | 2015 to 2019 |
| Growth Rate (2020 to 2030) | 5.8% CAGR |
| Market Analysis | USD Million for Market Value and Units for Volume |
| Key Segments Covered | Base Material Type, Consumer Orientation, Sales Channel |
| Key Companies Profiled | Geomax AG; Hach Company; Gill Instruments Limited; SEBA Hydrometrie GmbH & Co. KG; Vaisala Oyj; In-Situ Inc.; Virtual Hydromet; K. R. Instruments; Kaizen Imperial; Aveli Global Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; Info Electronics Systems India Pvt. Ltd.; R.K. Engineering Corporation; Encardio Rite; Astra Microwave Products Limited; Mechatronics Systems Pvt. Ltd.; Swan Environmental Private Limited; Obel Systems Private Limited |
| Report Coverage | Market Forecast, Competitive Landscape, and Category-wise Insights, COVID-19 Impacts, Key Trends, Key Challenges |
| Customization & Pricing | Available upon Request |
According to FMI, the market is expected to rise at 5.8 % CAGR between 2020 and 2030, attributed to widespread applications across various academic and research institutes and end-use industries
Some leading companies operating in the India hydrological and meteorological equipment market are Geomax AG, Hach Company, Gill Instruments Limited, SEBA Hydrometrie GmbH & Co. KG, Vaisala Oyj, In-Situ Inc., Virtual Hydromet, K. R. Instruments, Kaizen Imperial, Aveli Global Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd., and Info Electronics Systems India Pvt. Ltd. among others
Large scale industries are adopting climate forecasts on a higher scale. However, small and medium scale industries in India still do not calculate climatic risk while exercising business activities. Furthermore, complexity of equipment and lack of accuracy for small scale weather predictions is hampering the growth of the market
According to FMI, the Indian Meteorological Department is leading the market. It is an agency of the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India that is accountable for meteorological observations, weather forecasting, and seismology
1. Executive Summary 2. Market Overview 3. Key Market Trends 4. Key Success Factors 5. Market Background 6. India Hydrological Equipment Market Demand Analysis 2015-2019 and Forecast, 2020-2030 7. India Hydrological Equipment Market - Pricing Analysis 8. India Hydrological Equipment Market Demand (in US$ Mn) Analysis 2015-2019 and Forecast, 2020-2030 9. India Hydrological Market Analysis 2015-2019 and Forecast 2020-2030, by Equipment Type 9.1. Surface Water Velocity Sensors 9.2. Current Meters 9.3. Groundwater Level Logger 9.4. Radar Water Level Sensors 9.5. Compact Bubblers 9.6. Pressure Level Sensors 9.7. Multi-parameter Water Quality Sonde 9.8. Contact Gauge 9.9. Side Looking Dopplers 9.10. Data Loggers 10. India Hydrological Equipment Market Analysis 2015-2019 and Forecast 2020-2030, by Equipment End Users 10.1. Irrigation Department 10.2. Agriculture 10.3. Water Utility Companies 10.4. Hydropower Plants 10.5. National Hydrological Projects 10.6. Research and Academia 11. India Meteorological Equipment Market Demand Analysis 2015-2019 and Forecast, 2020-2030 12. India Meteorological Equipment Market - Pricing Analysis 13. India Meteorological Equipment Market Demand (in US$ Mn) Analysis 2015-2019 and Forecast, 2020-2030 14. India Meteorological Equipment Market Analysis 2015-2019 and Forecast 2020-2030, by Equipment Type 14.1. Rain Gauge 14.2. Precipitation gauge Measurement 14.3. Disdrometer (Parsivel- laser Weather sensor) 14.4. Wind Speed and direction Sensor 14.5. Ceilometers 14.6. AT/RH Sensor 14.7. Snow Depth Sensors 14.8. Snow Gauge 14.9. Data Loggers 15. India Meteorological Equipment Market Analysis 2015-2019 and Forecast 2020-2030, by Equipment End Users 15.1. Indian Meteorological Department 15.2. Space Research & Sciences (ISRO, NESAC) 15.3. Environmental Engineering & Audit Agencies (NEERI, TERI, etc.) 15.4. Marine & Coastal Security 15.5. Research Institutes and Laboratories (SASE, IISER, NIOT) 16. Market Structure Analysis 17. Competition Analysis 17.1. Competition Dashboard 17.2. Competition Deep Dive 17.3. Sutron Corporation 17.4. Geomax AG 17.5. Hach Company 17.6. OTT Hydromet 17.7. Gill Instruments Limited 17.8. SEBA Hydrometrie GmbH & Co. KG 17.9. Vaisala Oyj 17.9. In-Situ Inc. 17.10. Virtual Hydromet 17.2.10. K. R. Instruments 17.11. Kaizen Imperial 17.12. Aveli Global Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd. 17.13. Info Electronics Systems India Pvt. Ltd. 17.14. R.K. Engineering Corporation 17.15. Encardio Rite 17.16. Astra Microwave Products Limited 17.17. Azista Industries Private Limited 17.18. Mechatronics Systems Pvt. Ltd. 17.19. Swan Environmental Private Limited 17.20. Obel Systems Private Limited 18. Assumptions and Acronyms Used 19. Research Methodology
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