Feb. 23,1998 Day No. 54            Ship Location: 08o00'N, 74o00'E

NOAA-AVHRR cloud image show distinct weakening of ITCZ activity north of equator. Low level clouds cover the northernmost regions of the Arabian Sea. Kaashidhoo remains in a region of clear sky. The boundary layer flow near Kaashidhoo is indicated to be close to easterly. FSU model analyses indicate continued development of convective activity near Madagaskar. ORV Sagar Kanya stops off Minicoy for MWR intercomparison.