Experimental Oceanography

The Experimental Oceanography group aims to advance our understanding of ocean dynamics and circulation in a changing climate. We are a seagoing group, specialising in physical oceanographic measurements and using approaches that leverage traditional observations with new platforms and satellite data. Using a range of observational platforms enables us to address problems spanning scales (from micro- to large-scale), and spanning spheres (from the ocean to biogeosphere, cryosphere and atmosphere). We are driven by scientific curiosity, and motivated by problems with the potential to address societal needs.

The main working area of the Experimental Oceanography group is in the extratropical Atlantic, especially the subpolar North Atlantic.  Funding for research activities is provided by the European Commission and the German Research Foundation (DFG).