Broadcast and military operational meteorologogy
LOCATION
John Dalton Building
Chester Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M1 5GD
United Kingdom
SPEAKER: Simon King, BBC, Met Office.
ABSTRACT: Abstract:
As a broadcaster with the BBC and a Mobile Met Unit (MMU) meteorologist, I have two very different ‘hats’ that require completely different skill sets. However, both have one very important similarity... communication. Your forecast is only as good as how you communicate it!
Being based at MediaCity in Salford Quays, it is my responsibility to present the weather forecast on BBC radio 5 live, 6 music and occasionally other outlets based in the North. With guidance charts from the Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office in Exeter, I have to interpret meteorological data into something the public will understand and can use. Additionally, I might only have 30-60secs to give a national forecast. No mean feat especially when there is severe weather with a number of warnings in force!
The second aspect of my job as a MMU meteorologist involves me having to deploy with the military and provide specialist forecasts. This is a more complex job as while there is some guidance from the Chief’s in Exeter, you rely much more on your own interpretation of raw forecast data and local meteorological effects to provide the best possible forecast and briefs to RAF and Army elements. Flying in hostile environments is bad enough so getting the forecast right is essential!
NOTE: Tea and coffee will be available from 5.40pm.
This meeting is part of the Royal Meteorological Society Meetings programme, open to all, from expert to enthusiast, for topical discussions on the latest advances in weather and climate.
SPEAKER: Simon King, BBC, Met Office.
ABSTRACT: Abstract:
As a broadcaster with the BBC and a Mobile Met Unit (MMU) meteorologist, I have two very different ‘hats’ that require completely different skill sets. However, both have one very important similarity... communication. Your forecast is only as good as how you communicate it!
Being based at MediaCity in Salford Quays, it is my responsibility to present the weather forecast on BBC radio 5 live, 6 music and occasionally other outlets based in the North. With guidance charts from the Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office in Exeter, I have to interpret meteorological data into something the public will understand and can use. Additionally, I might only have 30-60secs to give a national forecast. No mean feat especially when there is severe weather with a number of warnings in force!
The second aspect of my job as a MMU meteorologist involves me having to deploy with the military and provide specialist forecasts. This is a more complex job as while there is some guidance from the Chief’s in Exeter, you rely much more on your own interpretation of raw forecast data and local meteorological effects to provide the best possible forecast and briefs to RAF and Army elements. Flying in hostile environments is bad enough so getting the forecast right is essential!
NOTE: Tea and coffee will be available from 5.40pm.
This meeting is part of the Royal Meteorological Society Meetings programme, open to all, from expert to enthusiast, for topical discussions on the latest advances in weather and climate.