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Cloud study aids climate predictions

British Antarctic Survey’s Twin Otter aircraft takes to the skies over Barbados as part of a major international research campaign to enhance understanding of the behaviour of clouds and their …

Predicting non-native ‘invasions’ in Antarctica

A new study identifies the non-native species most likely to ‘invade’ the Antarctic Peninsula region over the next decade. It provides a baseline for all operators in the region to …

Ramboll re-awarded Technical Advisor role

Engineering, design and consultancy company Ramboll has been re-appointed as Technical Advisors for British Antarctic Survey (BAS), successfully winning the next phase of work in a series of projects to …

PhD centre will nurture new leaders in Earth observation

A new centre will enable 50 fully-funded PhD researchers to harness satellite data to tackle global environmental challenges. The Centre for Satellite Data in Environmental Science (SENSE) will bring together expertise in …

Professor Alan Rodger

It is with great sadness that we report the death of previous staff member, Professor Alan Rodger. Alan was a scientist in BAS for over 40 years since 1972. He …

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Cloud study aids climate predictions

Predicting non-native ‘invasions’ in Antarctica

Ramboll re-awarded Technical Advisor role

PhD centre will nurture new leaders in Earth observation

Professor Alan Rodger

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