Earth and Environmental Sciences

Dr Daniel Ford

Dr Daniel Ford

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (OceanICU project)

 D.Ford@exeter.ac.uk

 Peter Lanyon 

 

Peter Lanyon Building, University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Treliever Road, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9FE, UK

Overview

I am a oceanographer that exploits a synergy of in situ, satellite and model reanalysis observations to study and monitor ocean variability and ocean-atmosphere interactions. My research has covered topics including the role that ocean biology plays in controlling the oceanic carbon sink variability, and how mesoscale features in the form of eddies affect the air-sea carbon exchange. 

I am part of Dr Jamie Shutler's research group (JamieLab) and my research code is deposited on the JamieLab Github.

Broad research specialisms:

  • Satellite Earth observation, remote sensing and satellite accuracy assessment
  • Physcial, biological and chemical oceanography
  • Air-sea interactions with a focus on carbon exchange
  • Ocean mesoscale eddies
  • Oceanography applications of neural network approaches

Qualifications

PhD in Physical Geography (University of Exeter)
BSc Ocean Science (1st class honours, University of Plymouth)

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Research

Research interests

My research is focussed on the role that the ocean plays in controlling and modulating our climate and the drawdown of carbon from the atmosphere. This research involves using a synergy of satellite Earth observation, in situ and modelled data in combination with neural network techniques.

Research projects

I have contributed to research projects including:

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Publications

Journal articles

Friedlingstein P, O'Sullivan M, Jones MW, Andrew RM, Bakker DCE, Hauck J, Landschützer P, Le Quéré C, Luijkx IT, Peters GP, et al (2023). Global Carbon Budget 2023. Earth System Science Data, 15(12), 5301-5369. Abstract.
Ford DJ, Tilstone GH, Shutler JD, Kitidis V, Sheen KL, Dall’Olmo G, Orselli IBM (2023). Mesoscale Eddies Enhance the Air‐Sea CO<sub>2</sub> Sink in the South Atlantic Ocean. Geophysical Research Letters, 50(9). Abstract.
Ford DJ, Tilstone GH, Shutler JD, Kitidis V (2022). Derivation of seawater &amp;lt;i&amp;gt;p&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;CO&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;2&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt; from net community production identifies the South Atlantic Ocean as a CO&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;2&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt; source. Biogeosciences, 19(1), 93-115. Abstract.
Ford DJ, Tilstone GH, Shutler JD, Kitidis V (2022). Identifying the biological control of the annual and multi-year variations in South Atlantic air-sea CO<sub>2</sub> flux. BIOGEOSCIENCES, 19(17), 4287-4304.  Author URL.
Ford D, Tilstone GH, Shutler JD, Kitidis V, Lobanova P, Schwarz J, Poulton AJ, Serret P, Lamont T, Chuqui M, et al (2021). Wind speed and mesoscale features drive net autotrophy in the South Atlantic Ocean. Remote Sensing of Environment, 260, 112435-112435.

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