"The Atmospheric Boundary Layer over the oceanic surface is commonly referred to as the Marine Atmospheric Boundary Layer (MABL) and it can be considered as the turbulent region in the immediate vicinity of the oceanic surface. The structure and characteristics of the MABL and its interactions with the oceanic surface and the overlying free atmosphere are known mainly as a result of a synergistic combination of observational studies, numerical and laboratory simulations, and dimensional analysis. Our present knowledge and understanding of the MABL over various oceanic regions of the globe comes from the experience and expertise acquired during various field experiments. This thesis aims at improving our understanding of the structural characteristics of the MABL and its associated dynamics over the data-sparse region of western tropical Indian Ocean by making use of the meteorological data collected onboard Oceanic Research Vessel Sagar Kanya and Kaashidhoo Climate Observatory during Indian Ocean Experiment." -- Dr. D. Bala Subrahamanyam

"Scientist" by profession, Subrahamanyam has got immense research interests in air-sea interaction, boundary-layer processes, atmospheric modelling and short-range weather predictions. He has about 13 years of research experience and more than 35 research publications to his credit. Presently he works as a Scientist at SPL, VSSC (ISRO).