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We routinely use satellite data from all over the world as input to our weather prediction models. In our forecast offices, up-to-date satellite imagery provides vital information on the formation and dissipation of active weather systems, improving the scope and accuracy of the products that we can offer to our customers. Our research in space-related fields can produce immense benefits,
yielding new knowledge and tools for improved weather forecasting
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| Making space work for us |
From a network of satellites in space it is possible to get 24-hour global coverage of the dynamic Earth system. With an impressive array of instrumentation available, the amount of information that can be gained from space is vast.
Weather forecasts are required when you are launching spacecraft, because wind, rain and lightning can affect the launch vehicle and can hamper emergency recovery operations on the ground.
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| High-altitude research |
We've been running numerical models to predict air motion in the upper stratosphere for research purposes for many years. Our stratospheric model measures winds and temperatures from the ground to the upper atmosphere at approximately 1.3 km intervals.
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| How is our space work organised? |
Our Space Programme team helps the Met Office ensure that meteorology is properly served by national and international space programmes, especially ESA, EUMETSAT and BNSC. We have a diverse range of experts working in research and development, operations and finance who help to shape these programmes to meet our needs and keep them affordable.