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From dusk till dawn: The role of nocturnal low level jets in weather forecasting

Nocturnal low level jets (NLLJs) can significantly affect local weather conditions in many parts of the world, posing risks to the safety and efficiency of client operations. That’s why accurately predicting these strong, low-altitude winds is integral to our weather forecasting remit.

16 May 2025

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Why we choose collaboration over competition
A small red vessel motored out from the Dutch port of Den Helder, quietly cutting through the waves on its way to the CrossWind offshore wind site, without a single person onboard. The crew, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) pilots, and environmental scientists were all in Aberdeen, monitoring operations remotely. Some were from Fugro, others from our partners, but all shared the same goal: to understand how nature is responding to offshore wind.
03 Dec 2025
Infrastructure, Water, Energy
Assessing Geological Risks: Essential Insights for Safety | Fugro
Geophysical surveys are crucial in identifying geological risks early, improving infrastructure project safety and cost efficiency.
22 Oct 2025
Infrastructure
GIS use in Urban Planning | Fugro
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) pull vast spatial datasets into one place. Urban planning relies on this insight for future-proofing.
22 Oct 2025
Water
Ocean noise and our path to quiet seas
You might remember the first time you heard the sound of the ocean by holding a seashell to your ear, imagining a vast, quiet blue space. In reality, our oceans are anything but silent. They are filled with sound, much of it generated by human activity. This presents significant challenges for marine animals, many of whom rely on sound to survive.
22 Oct 2025
Infrastructure
Smarter soil insights: Transforming brownfield assessments with real-time data
One of the biggest challenges when working on brownfield and contaminated land sites is gathering high-quality geotechnical and geo-environmental data without putting people at risk from underground pollutants. This challenge isn't new, but the increasing urgency around environmental remediation and sustainable land use requires a fundamental shift in how we approach site investigations. The future of effective risk management lies not just in better tools, but in a more intelligent, integrated, and proactive methodology.
16 Sep 2025

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