Fieldwork is a major component of our research. Observations are essential not only for measuring the natural world, but also for evaluating model and satellite data. Validation with observations is particularly important in remote regions, where models and satellites are relied upon most heavily for forecasting and research.
Video of meteorological station setup on Sua Pan, Botswana (July 2011)
Credit: James King
Current and past field projects
DO4 Models (Botswana, Namibia)