The Met Office
Who they are
Now located in Exeter, The Met Office is a research based
organisation with a global reputation. Their solutions and services
meet many needs, from the general public, government and schools,
to broadcasters, online media, civil aviation and almost every
industry sector in the world.
The company recently completed its relocation to Exeter where it
now employs over 1,000 staff in state-of-the-art facilities. Major
factors influencing the choice for Exeter were operating costs,
workforce, image considerations and an effective relationship
between Exeter City Council, the South West RDA, the University of
Exeter and the business community.
What they do
Research and development play a vital role in all areas of
meteorology and the Met Office is actively involved in numerous
international collaborative projects, e.g. GEO and THORPEX. For
example, GEO promotes the development of a comprehensive,
co-ordinated, and sustained Earth observation system, among
governments and international organisations, to significantly
advance the collective ability to understand and address global
environmental and economic challenges. Its aim is to develop a
framework and implementation plan for building systems.
The Met Office is active in several of the groups within this
programme. For more information, visit www.metoffice.gov.uk