Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility (AMOF)
Lead Research Organisation:
National Centre for Atmospheric Science
Department Name: UNLISTED
Abstract
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Publications
Crosier J
(2013)
Microphysical properties of cold frontal rainbandsâ€
in Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society
Crosier J
(2011)
Observations of ice multiplication in a weakly convective cell embedded in supercooled mid-level stratus
in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Dacre H
(2011)
Evaluating the structure and magnitude of the ash plume during the initial phase of the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption using lidar observations and NAME simulations
in Journal of Geophysical Research
De Meij A
(2012)
Trend analysis in aerosol optical depths and pollutant emission estimates between 2000 and 2009
in Atmospheric Environment
De Michele C
(2013)
New perspectives on rainfall from a discrete view
in Hydrological Processes
Dearden C
(2014)
Diabatic Heating and Cooling Rates Derived from In Situ Microphysics Measurements: A Case Study of a Wintertime U.K. Cold Front
in Monthly Weather Review
Dearden Christopher
(2011)
Exploring the effects of microphysical complexity in numerical simulations of liquid and mixed-phase clouds
Defer E.
(2008)
Development of precipitation retrievals at millimeter and sub-millimeter wavelengths for geostationary satellites
in Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres
Devenish B
(2012)
A study of the arrival over the United Kingdom in April 2010 of the Eyjafjallajökull ash cloud using ground-based lidar and numerical simulations
in Atmospheric Environment
| Title | Photographs from STFC Photowalks |
| Description | As a result of the STFC Photowalk events a collection of images has been created that convey the work at Chilbolton in novel and interesting ways. |
| Type Of Art | Image |
| Year Produced | 2012 |
| Impact | Dissemination of these images to a wider audience can help stimulate public engagement. |
| Description | The capability provided by CFARR is key in understanding dynamical and microphysical processes associated with clouds, rainfall, boundary-layer processes and aerosols. The Facility has played (and continues to play) an important role in the development of new observation technologies and the collection of long-term datasets. |
| Exploitation Route | Improved parameterization of cloud and rain in forecast and climate models. |
| Sectors | Aerospace Defence and Marine Agriculture Food and Drink Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software) Environment Transport |
| Description | At part of the Met Office Academic Partnership (MOAP) research carried out with the University of Reading has been pushing the boundaries of what can be represented reliably in numerical weather prediction models, with a particular focus on complex turbulent flows such as thunderstorms. The Dynamical and Microphysical Evolution of Convective Storms (DYMECS) project used the Chilbolton high-resolution radar (CAMRa) to gather a large database of over 1000 storms. Analysis of these and statistical comparison with equivalent data in the Met Office high-resolution forecast model, is providing a framework for testing improvements in the treatment of cloud, precipitation and turbulence. Contribution to improved forecasting of convective storms. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2012 |
| Sector | Environment |
| Impact Types | Societal |
| Description | CEOI-ST Call for Mission and Technology Preparation Activities for ESA Earth Explorer 9, Q3 2015 |
| Amount | £258,308 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | RP10G0327E13 |
| Organisation | UK Space Agency |
| Department | Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 03/2016 |
| End | 09/2017 |
| Description | ESA ITT AO/1-8140/14/NL/MP Doppler Wind Radar Demonstrator |
| Amount | € 449,956 (EUR) |
| Organisation | ESA - ESTEC |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Start | 04/2015 |
| End | 06/2017 |
| Description | H2020-INFRADEV-2016-2 |
| Amount | € 3,999,996 (EUR) |
| Funding ID | 739530 |
| Organisation | European Commission |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | Belgium |
| Start | 01/2017 |
| End | 12/2019 |
| Description | H2020-INFRAIA-2014-2015 |
| Amount | € 9,541,195 (EUR) |
| Funding ID | 654109 |
| Organisation | European Commission |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | Belgium |
| Start | 05/2015 |
| End | 05/2019 |
| Description | National Space Technology Programme - Fast Track |
| Amount | £134,942 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | RP10G0348A10 |
| Organisation | UK Space Agency |
| Department | Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 03/2015 |
| End | 04/2017 |
| Description | Public Open Day |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | As part of general outreach activities Open Days for members of the public have been held at Chilbolton Observatory every two years. Typically each event involves 100-200 visitors (but approx. 1200 for the 2007 event, which was the Observatory's 40th anniversary). The tours of the site, and talks by staff frequently stimulate engaging questions from people with a wide variety of technical and non-technical backgrounds. Very positive feedback has been received from many who have attended, and such open engagement with the local community has positive benefits for the development of research activities at the site. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2007,2009,2011,2013,2017 |
| Description | STFC Photowalk |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Chilbolton hosted visitors during the STFC Photowalks. The event gave an opportunity for professional and amateur photographers to tour the site and capture new and interesting views of the instrumentation and infrastructure. The results provide novel way of disseminating the activities of the facility to a wider audience. A shortlist of photographs from all participating STFC sites was judged by a national panel. The overall winner in 2012 was Lisa Ward, whose image of the 25m Chilbolton antenna won her a trip to CERN. This raised awareness of Chilbolton in the wider scientific community. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012,2014 |
| Description | STFC Other People's Business Scheme |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | The facility played host to a visit from STFC staff from other departments at the Rutherford-Appleton Laboratory and Swindon Office. They toured the site in small groups and there was plenty of engagement with staff about the research activities undertaken at Chilbolton. There was positive feedback from those who attended, and many reported that they had gained knowledge of activities at Chilbolton that they had not been aware of before. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |