New Met Office 'breakthrough' weather model to deliver more accurate forecasts

The Met Office launched advanced space weather forecasting models to enhance predictions of how space weather affects the ionosphere, thermosphere, and critical systems like satellites and aviation.

• The Met Office has developed new forecasting technology to predict how space weather impacts the ionosphere and thermosphere, crucial for satellite and aviation operations.
• This breakthrough in weather forecasting comes from collaboration with Lancaster University and the University of Birmingham, enhancing the UKs ability to monitor upper atmosphere conditions.
• The new models aim to improve communications reliability by forecasting space weather effects, which are increasingly significant for various technologies on Earth.