We provide expert advice and guidance to the UK Met. Authority and air traffic control centres. This includes:

• Gridded winds and temperatures for the assignment of Atlantic tracks
• Inspections of aerodrome observing services
• Support to air accident investigations
• Investigation of meteorological-related Mandatory Occurrence Reports (MORs) We also provide offshore helicopter forecasts and observer training

We provide a fully accredited observer training programme for air traffic control staff, including the use of semi-automatic observing equipment.

• Tailored to the requirements of specific UK airports
• Fully accredited training
• Carried out at the Met Office College in Exeter, Devon or on site at your own organisation

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• Delivering technical expertise on semi-automated meteorological observing systems (SAMOS)
• Working with NATS to develop fully automated observing systems for aerodromes

The Met Office's 'Offshore Web' is a dedicated online servive used by helicopter operation centres across the UK.

• Aimed at satisfying offshore helicopter safety requirements
• Developed in consultation with NATS and helicopter operators
• Specially designed to support helicopter operations
• Includes route winds, temperature and liquid water charts (from which risk of icing may be deduced), sea-state information and local area forecasts and warnings