Breaking Boundaries: Using lasers to detect volcanic ash in the sky
Research at the University of Exeter helped avoid closure of UK airspace on two separate occasions in 2017 and 2019.
Researcher
Professor Jim Haywood
Working with the Met Office
Exeter is home to a number of globally renowned climate and weather scientists due to the combined intellectual expertise of the Met Office and the University of Exeter.
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Minimising air travel disruptions during volcanic eruptions
New measurement systems for volcanic ash developed by Professor Jim Haywood prevent air space closures in the event of a volcano.