Met Office

Data Assimilation and Ensembles

Undertaking research and development into observations processing, data assimilation and ensemble forecasting , with a particular focus on forecasts of severe weather over the UK.

  • Data assimilation research is focussed on making the best use of observations using advanced variational and ensemble data assimilation techniques.

  • Ensemble forecasting research provides a range of products aimed at increasing the value of weather forecasts to the general public and commercial customers.

Last Updated: 9 November 2010