We provide expert advice and guidance to the UK Met. Authority and air traffic control centres. This includes:
- gridded winds and temperatures for the assignment of Atlantic tracks;
- inspections of aerodrome observing services;
- support to air accident investigations;
- investigation of meteorological-related Mandatory Occurrence Reports (MORs) We also provide offshore helicopter forecasts and observer training.
Met. observer training
We provide a fully accredited observer training programme for air traffic control staff, including the use of semi-automatic observing equipment.
- Tailored to the requirements of specific UK airports
- Fully accredited training
- Carried out at the Met Office College in Exeter, Devon or on site at your own organisation
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Aerodrome observing
- Delivering technical expertise on semi-automated meteorological observing systems (SAMOS)
- Working with NATS to develop fully automated observing systems for aerodromes
Offshore helicopter operations
The Met Office's 'Offshore Web' is a dedicated online servive used by helicopter operation centres across the UK.
- Aimed at satisfying offshore helicopter safety requirements
- Developed in consultation with NATS and helicopter operators
- Specially designed to support helicopter operations
- Includes route winds, temperature and liquid water charts (from which risk of icing may be deduced), sea-state information and local area forecasts and warnings
