The Life of a Met Office Chief Forecaster
LOCATION
Whiteknights, Reading RG6 6AH
SPEAKWR | Paul Gundersen, Chief Forecaster
UK Met Office.
ABSTRACT | The Met Office Guidance Unit, lead by the Chief Operational Meterologist, is responsible for all operational output from the Met Office and 'owns' the weather 'story'. In a world of advanced supercomputers and 'big data' it's the job of the Chief to analyse and manage this data, make clear operational decisions and provide consistent guidance to meteorologists serving a wide variety of customer groups and the public. A key responsibility is the National Severe Weather Warning Service. Whilst much collaboration occurs in decision-making, the duty Chief is ultimately accountable and carries the Met Office reputation upon his or her shoulders. Here we take a look behind the scenes and hear some forecasting stories from one of the humans inside the forecasting machine.
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. Free to attend. Non members are welcome.
SPEAKWR | Paul Gundersen, Chief Forecaster
UK Met Office.
ABSTRACT | The Met Office Guidance Unit, lead by the Chief Operational Meterologist, is responsible for all operational output from the Met Office and 'owns' the weather 'story'. In a world of advanced supercomputers and 'big data' it's the job of the Chief to analyse and manage this data, make clear operational decisions and provide consistent guidance to meteorologists serving a wide variety of customer groups and the public. A key responsibility is the National Severe Weather Warning Service. Whilst much collaboration occurs in decision-making, the duty Chief is ultimately accountable and carries the Met Office reputation upon his or her shoulders. Here we take a look behind the scenes and hear some forecasting stories from one of the humans inside the forecasting machine.
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. Free to attend. Non members are welcome.