Observations research and development scientists

Joelle specialises in remote sensing of aerosols and trace gases including water vapour and ozone.

Zhihong works on data assimilation methods for 1.5 km resolution NWP-based nowcasting systems.

Fiona works as a marine observations specialist, improving the Met Office's access to oceanographic and meteorological measurements from new and existing observing networks.

Matt has worked as an observations scientist since 2005, working in the field of surface sensor research and development.

Dave leads the Applied Weather Science group.

Dawn works on the development and improvement of weather radar products with a particular interest in precipitation estimation.

Sharon joined the Met Office in 2012 and works as a radar scientist in the radar products team.

Dr Jonathan Jones is head of Global Navigation Satellite System meteorology research and development work for the Met Office.

Observations R&D brings technical change into Operational Observations Networks. Malcolm manages the five teams involved in this strategic area.

Darren works on evaluating next-generation surface sensors, with a current emphasis on Present Weather sensors.

David Moore works with instrument evaluation, development and suitability for deployment in the surface network. He is responsible for ozone measurements and support for ozonesonde launches at Lerwick.

Mike leads the research and development of Automatic Weather Stations and operational in-situ instruments at the Met Office.

Caroline is a radar research scientist working on the use of processed radar data for quantitative precipitation estimation.

Dr Helen Wells

Helen is the Met Office lead for Observations R&D