Author Archives: michaeldcranston

Hydrology of Scotland: some hydrometric perspectives

Posted on May 14, 2015 by michaeldcranston

Dr. Andrew Black contributes the final piece of our two-part feature on the climatology and hydrology of Scotland. It’s rare to be invited to offer some personal perspectives on matters hydrological, but gives a useful chance to reflect.  It’s almost 20 … Continue reading →

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The Climatology of Scotland – four seasons in one day?

Posted on May 11, 2015 by michaeldcranston

Martyn Sunter contributes the first of a two-part feature on the climatology and hydrology of Scotland. Having worked for the Met Office in Scotland since 1994 I have experienced the challenges of monitoring and forecasting our interesting weather and climate. Here … Continue reading →

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Natural hazards: prediction and early warning on various scales

Posted on April 26, 2015 by michaeldcranston

The 2015 General Assembly of the European Geoscience Union provided an opportunity to share challenges and innovation in the prediction and early warning of natural hazards.  Although flooding was a key topic area, other hazards featured which all have synergies  across the … Continue reading →

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Game over?

Posted on April 21, 2015 by michaeldcranston

Article by Peter Buchanan, Met Office On Tuesday 15 July 2014, the Met Office implemented ‘ENDGame’ physics into the dynamical core of its global atmospheric forecast model. This was the culmination of many years of research and development and two … Continue reading →

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Hydrological Forecasting and Natural Hazards at EGU 2015

Posted on April 8, 2015 by michaeldcranston

Attending the European Geosciences Union Assembly this year?  If you’re a first-time visitor to the event, which attracts over 12,000 delegates, then check out the GeoLog’s guide on what to expect. If you are attending then why not join us in our Thursday morning session … Continue reading →

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#FRMis10: Future flood risk management strategies

Posted on February 5, 2015 by michaeldcranston

When the inaugural SNIFFER Flood Risk Management conference was convened in 2005 many of the current approaches to flood risk management were very much in their infancy – if at all conceived. 10 years on and the ‘FRMis10’ conference agenda– … Continue reading →

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Hydrometeorological forecasting and ex-tropical storm Bertha

Posted on August 15, 2014 by michaeldcranston

On Monday 11th August, the remnants of the ex-tropical storm Bertha brought heavy and very intense rain for many parts of northern Scotland. Early indications are that over 100 mm of rain was recorded over a 12 to 16 hour … Continue reading →

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Forecasting from Sea to Shore (Part 1): Learning from the past

Posted on April 10, 2014 by michaeldcranston

In a winter that witnessed a succession of storms that have affected many parts of the UK, calls are being made to understand what lessons should be learnt in order to be better prepared for future storms.  Given the longevity … Continue reading →

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Behind the flood guidance: a meteorologist’s perspective

Posted on March 20, 2014 by michaeldcranston

Peter Sloss, one of the Met Office forecasters involved in the flood forecasting service, provides in inside view of the developing hydrometeorological service capabilities. “Weather forecasting and more specifically rainfall forecasting was so much simpler way back then, even going … Continue reading →

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Mountain Hydrometeorology

Posted on March 12, 2014 by michaeldcranston

Mountain weather can be highly variable in space and time and is often extreme, with implications for recreation, agriculture, industry, infrastructure and ecosystems. A national meeting of the Royal Meteorological Society is being held on Saturday 28 June and Sunday … Continue reading →

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