Accurate prediction of the Loop Current in the Gulf of Mexico is difficult, adversely impacting offshore planning. Met Office Scientific Manager, Dr Dr Edward Steele, presents a new prediction concept to aid operational decision-making OTC today. 🧵1/2

The cutting-edge research presented in this paper addresses one of the critical gaps in the metocean practice and has been awarded this year’s ASCE Gov't Relations ASCE OTC ‘Paper of the Year’ Read more: bit.ly/3LryYhD #OTC2023 🧵2/2

Research by University of Exeter and Met Office Scientific Manager Dr Dr Edward Steele into forecasting ocean wave conditions has seen the development of an exciting, new, short-range wave forecast using machine learning techniques. 🧵 1/2

Forecasting ocean wave conditions is fundamental to support offshore infrastructure, including wind turbines, and the accurate prediction of wave conditions can significantly decrease time and costs of these operations. Read the paper here bit.ly/3oOGnQN 🧵 2/2

Accurately predicting coastal erosion in a changing climate is vital yet notoriously challenging. Global changes to sea level and wave climates are increasing the probability of erosion in many coastal areas, increasing the flooding and damage to coastal infrastructure. 🧵1/2

Met Office Scientific Manager Dr Dr Edward Steele and Scientist Dr Jessica Amies, have contributed to a new scientific paper – led by a research team from University of Plymouth – reviewing relevant modelling approaches. Read more: bit.ly/3LwppPU 🧵 2/2

Yesterday we hosted an afternoon of interactive presentations at our Aberdeen office on the latest metocean updates and areas where we're supporting users to make safer, more efficient and successful operations. Find out more about our work in offshore: bit.ly/482imHY

Great to be in London to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Marine Data Exchange yesterday: comprising 260+ terabytes of free information (including data in collaboration with Met Office), at a total estimated value of £1.5 billion, this is a truly amazing milestone!

Delighted to announce that Dr Jacob Cheung, a member of my team & with whom I co-authored a paper earlier this year, has been awarded the L. G. Groves Memorial Prize for Meteorology.

Interested in working with users to develop & deliver innovative science to help make offshore industry operations more safe, efficient & successful? metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/caree…

#MATS23 SESSION CHAIR 🎙️ The Met Office's (Met Office) Dr Edward Steele (Dr Edward Steele) chairs the 'Information Collection and Information Generation' theme. 📝 Register for the event now 🎫 brnw.ch/21wDZvj

Interested in studying for a PhD with National Oceanography Centre, Met Office, Environment Agency & University of Southampton, combining ocean modelling & machine learning, that will meaningfully contribute to supporting critical operational decision-making in protecting coastal communities? noc.ac.uk/gsnocs/project…

OTC article - ‘A spatiotemporal machine learning framework for the prediction of metocean conditions in the Gulf of Mexico’ - available now: doi.org/10.4043/35104-…

On my way to #OTC2024 to talk about machine learning forecasts of metocean conditions in the Gulf of Mexico, based on recent Met Office research with University of Exeter, University of Plymouth & Shell USA: doi.org/10.4043/35104-…

Today, Met Office Science Manager Dr Edward Steele is presenting at #OTC2024 on using machine learning to improve the prediction of metocean conditions in the Gulf of Mexico, based on Met Office work with University of Exeter, University of Plymouth & Shell USA Find out more: 2024.otcnet.org/2024-technical…

🌊 PhD opportunity: Strategic Optimisation of AI/ML-based Metocean Forecasts. 💡Work on real-world challenges in operational oceanography, while contributing to a more sustainable future. 📆 Close: January 13, 2025. 👉 Apply: exeter.ac.uk/study/funding/…

.Met Office science helping Santa to stay safe & thrive this Christmas (thanks to my brilliant colleague Jacob Cheung): metoffice.gov.uk/blog/2024/how-…

Happy holidays!