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高质量全球气候数据管理框架手册
本手册就高质量气候数据集的开发、提供、交换和维护提供了指导和要求。手册中介绍的标准和推荐规范旨在确保可用于气候评估、监测、应用和相关服务的数据可持续地满足关于质量、治理、可访问性和可用性的最低要求。
Published by: 世界气象组织 (WMO) ; 2019 (2019年版)
本手册就高质量气候数据集的开发、提供、交换和维护提供了指导和要求。手册中介绍的标准和推荐规范旨在确保可用于气候评估、监测、应用和相关服务的数据可持续地满足关于质量、治理、可访问性和可用性的最低要求。
Collection(s) and Series: OMM- No. 1238
Language(s): Chinese; Other Languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, French
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Climatic data ; Standardization ; Manual ; Governance Publications
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Manual del Marco Mundial de Gestión de Datos Climáticos de Alta Calidad
En el presente Manual se proporcionan directrices y requisitos sobre la creación, el suministro, el intercambio y el mantenimiento de conjuntos de datos climáticos de alta calidad. Las normas y prácticas recomendadas que se describen tienen por objeto garantizar que los datos que se proporcionan para la evaluación, la vigilancia, las aplicaciones y los servicios relacionados con el clima cumplan de forma sostenible un conjunto mínimo de requisitos con respecto a la calidad, la gobernanza, la accesibilidad y la facilidad de uso.
Published by: OMM ; 2019 (Edición 2019)
En el presente Manual se proporcionan directrices y requisitos sobre la creación, el suministro, el intercambio y el mantenimiento de conjuntos de datos climáticos de alta calidad. Las normas y prácticas recomendadas que se describen tienen por objeto garantizar que los datos que se proporcionan para la evaluación, la vigilancia, las aplicaciones y los servicios relacionados con el clima cumplan de forma sostenible un conjunto mínimo de requisitos con respecto a la calidad, la gobernanza, la accesibilidad y la facilidad de uso.
Collection(s) and Series: OMM- No. 1238
Language(s): Spanish; Other Languages: English, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese
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Manuel sur le Cadre mondial pour la gestion de données climatologiques de qualité
Le présent manuel contient des indications et des exigences relatives à l'élaboration, la fourniture, l'échange et l’actualisation de jeux de données climatologiques de haute qualité. Les normes et pratiques recommandées qu'il décrit visent à garantir que les données mises à disposition pour l'évaluation et la surveillance du climat ainsi que pour les applications et les services connexes répondent de manière durable à un ensemble minimal d'exigences en matière de qualité, de gouvernance, d'accessibilité et d’exploitabilité.
Published by: OMM ; 2019 (Edition 2019)
Le présent manuel contient des indications et des exigences relatives à l'élaboration, la fourniture, l'échange et l’actualisation de jeux de données climatologiques de haute qualité. Les normes et pratiques recommandées qu'il décrit visent à garantir que les données mises à disposition pour l'évaluation et la surveillance du climat ainsi que pour les applications et les services connexes répondent de manière durable à un ensemble minimal d'exigences en matière de qualité, de gouvernance, d'accessibilité et d’exploitabilité.
Collection(s) and Series: OMM- No. 1238
Language(s): French; Other Languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Chinese
Format: Digital (Free)ISBN (or other code): 978-92-63-11061-9
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Serie OSCAR, 01. Manual del usuario de OSCAR/Superficie
La Herramienta de análisis y examen de la capacidad de los sistemas de observación (OSCAR) de la Plataforma de Información sobre el Sistema Mundial Integrado de Sistemas de Observación de la OMM (WIGOS) es una fuente de información fundamental sobre los metadatos del WIGOS. Los componentes sobre capacidades de los sistemas de observación desde el espacio y en superficie de OSCAR tienen por objeto registrar los metadatos observacionales de las plataformas/estaciones de observación de conformidad con la Norma sobre metadatos del WIGOS descrita en el Manual del Sistema mundial integrado de sistem ...
Published by: OMM ; 2019 (2019 edición)
La Herramienta de análisis y examen de la capacidad de los sistemas de observación (OSCAR) de la Plataforma de Información sobre el Sistema Mundial Integrado de Sistemas de Observación de la OMM (WIGOS) es una fuente de información fundamental sobre los metadatos del WIGOS. Los componentes sobre capacidades de los sistemas de observación desde el espacio y en superficie de OSCAR tienen por objeto registrar los metadatos observacionales de las plataformas/estaciones de observación de conformidad con la Norma sobre metadatos del WIGOS descrita en el Manual del Sistema mundial integrado de sistemas de observación de la OMM (OMM-Nº 1160) y en la publicación Norma sobre metadatos del Sistema Mundial Integrado de Sistemas de Observación de la OMM (OMM-Nº 1192), y conservar un registro de los metadatos del WIGOS actuales e históricos. En este manual se explica cómo usar OSCAR/Superficie, la herramienta para los sistemas de observación en superficie.
En la sección 2 se ofrece orientación sobre cómo buscar en OSCAR/Superficie para encontrar metadatos observacionales e información sobre las estaciones. Esta sección es útil tanto para los usuarios registrados como para los usuarios anónimos.
La sección 3 contiene información sobre cómo gestionar las estaciones en el sistema. Esta sección es pertinente sobre todo para los usuarios registrados, por ejemplo, los contactos de las estaciones y los coordinadores nacionales.Collection(s) and Series: Serie OSCAR- No. 01
Language(s): Spanish; Other Languages: English, Chinese, French, Russian, Arabic
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Observations ; Global Space-based Inter-Calibration System (GSICS) ; WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS) ; Text/ Reading ; Manual ; OBS - Personnel managing observing programmes and networks
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Publication OSCAR, 01. Manuel d'utilisation OSCAR/Surface
L’Outil d'analyse de la capacité des systèmes d'observation (OSCAR), qui fait partie des ressources du Système mondial intégré des systèmes d'observation de l'OMM (WIGOS) consacrées à l’information, est une source d’information essentielle sur les métadonnées du WIGOS. La composante de surface et la composante spatiale d’OSCAR servent à consigner les métadonnées des plates-formes/stations d’observation conformément à la Norme relative aux métadonnées du WIGOS, décrite dans le Manuel du Système mondial intégré des systèmes d'observation de l'OMM (OMM-N° 1160) et dans la publication intitulée No ...
Published by: OMM ; 2019 (Edition 2019)
L’Outil d'analyse de la capacité des systèmes d'observation (OSCAR), qui fait partie des ressources du Système mondial intégré des systèmes d'observation de l'OMM (WIGOS) consacrées à l’information, est une source d’information essentielle sur les métadonnées du WIGOS. La composante de surface et la composante spatiale d’OSCAR servent à consigner les métadonnées des plates-formes/stations d’observation conformément à la Norme relative aux métadonnées du WIGOS, décrite dans le Manuel du Système mondial intégré des systèmes d'observation de l'OMM (OMM-N° 1160) et dans la publication intitulée Norme relative aux métadonnées du WIGOS (OMM-N° 1192), et à conserver un enregistrement des métadonnées WIGOS actuelles et anciennes. Le présent manuel explique comment utiliser OSCAR/Surface, l’outil d'analyse de la capacité des systèmes d'observation en surface.
La section 2 contient des conseils sur la façon de faire des recherches dans OSCAR/Surface pour trouver des informations sur les stations et les métadonnées d'observation. Elle est utile tant pour les utilisateurs enregistrés que pour les utilisateurs anonymes.
La section 3 contient des informations sur la manière de gérer les stations dans le système. Elle s'adresse principalement aux utilisateurs enregistrés, tels que les points de contact des stations et les correspondants nationaux.Collection(s) and Series: Publication OSCAR- No. 01
Language(s): French; Other Languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Arabic
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GCOS, 226. GCOS Surface Reference Network (GSRN) : Justification, requirements, siting and instrumentation options
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO); Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC); et al. - WMO, 2019This report is produced by the GSRN Task Team and provides a proposal for the establishment of a GCOS Surface Reference Network, with the support of the GCOS programme, relevant programmes at WMO and the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM). It outlines the next steps required for the implementation of a GSRN: approval of the proposed GSRN by relevant WMO programmes, the GCOS programme and other sponsors, solicitation of offers to host and staff appropriately the proposed Lead Centre, and the selection of suitable sites for an initial GSRN.
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المبادئ التوجیهیة للمنظمة العالمیة للأرصاد الجوية بشأن القضايا الناشئة في مجال البیانات
المنظمة العالمية للأرصاد - المنظمة العالمية للأرصاد, 2019 (طبعة 2019; مجموعة مطبوعات المنظمة-No. 1239)وقد أُعدّت المبادئ التوجیهیة للمنظمة العالمیة للأرصاد الجوية بشأن القضايا الناشئة في مجال البیانات من أجل توفیر (Cg- استجابةً للطلب الذي قُدِّم إبّان المؤتمر العالمي السابع عشر للأرصاد الجوية ( 17 التوضیح والإرشاد للأعضاء في ظل عالم البیانات وتكنولوجیات البیانات سريع التطور، وبخاصةٍ توضیح .(2015a ، التوجهات والتحديات الناشئة في مجال البیانات واستخدامها (المنظمة العالمیة للأرصاد الجوية ولا شك في أن ھذه المبادئ التوجیهیة تشیر بطبیعة الحال إلى بعض الجوانب الفنیة للبیانات، غیر أنها تركِّز وعلى النظم ،(WMO) على التأثیر (الإيجابي والسلبي) للقضايا الناشئة في مجال البیانات على نظم المنظمة وعلى طريقة ا ...
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WMO新兴数据问题指导原则
《WMO新兴数据问题指导原则》是根据第十七次世界气象大会(Cg-17)的要求编写的,以便为会员应对快速变化的世界数据和数据技术提供说明和指导,特别是提供了一些关于数据及其使用的趋势和新出现挑战方面的深入见解(WMO,2015a)。尽管本指导原则必然涉及数据的技术方面,但重点是新兴数据问题对WMO系统、对WMO会员提供的系统和服务的影响(正面和负面),以及会员如何集体、共同和单独地在全球、区域和/或国家级别做出响应。本指导原则的直接依据是基本系统委员会(CBS)牵头开展的审查报告(WMO,2019a)。
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Directrices de la OMM sobre los nuevos desafíos en materia de datos
Las Directrices de la OMM sobre los nuevos desafíos en materia de datos son el resultado de una solicitud formulada en el Decimoséptimo Congreso Meteorológico Mundial para arrojar luz y proporcionar orientación a los Miembros sobre cómo desenvolverse en un mundo de datos y tecnologías de datos en rápida evolución, y en especial para ayudar a comprender las tendencias y los nuevos desafíos en materia de datos y su utilización (OMM, 2015a). Las Directrices, si bien atañen a los aspectos técnicos de los datos, se centran en las repercusiones (positivas y negativas) de los nuevos desafíos en mater ...
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GCRF African SWIFT
GCRF African-SWIFT is a programme of research and capability building, led by the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS), and funded by UK Research and Innovation Global Challenges Research Fund. The project aims to deliver a step change in African weather forecasting capability from hourly to seasonal timescales, and build research capability to continue forecasting improvements in Africa for the foreseeable future.
The GCRF African-SWIFT team works with forecast users across sectors from aviation to agriculture, energy, water and emergency response to understand how to ...
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CALMet Moodle Course for Educators and Trainers
WMO Education and Training Office - WMO, 2019In keeping with the aims of the WMO Global Campus, multiple organizations came together to the CALMet Moodle Course for Trainers and Educators in Earth sciences. This online course is delivered in a Moodle website following a self-paced mode, although it can be locally adapted for facilitated delivery. The self-paced format allows you to decide how much time to dedicate to the course and when to study. Once enrolled, you can engage at the level you like and make the course fit your schedule. You may follow the units in a sequence or choose only what to you want to learn. Each of the units has ...
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Directives de l’OMM concernant les nouveaux enjeux en matière de données
Les Directives de l’OMM concernant les nouveaux enjeux en matière de données font suite à la demande formulée par le Dix septième Congrès météorologique mondial d’éclairer et d’orienter les Membres sur l’évolution rapide des données et des technologies qui s’y rapportent, notamment sur les tendances et les nouveaux enjeux relatifs aux données et à leur utilisation (OMM, 2015a). Bien que faisant naturellement référence à des aspects techniques, le document s’intéresse surtout aux répercussions (positives et négatives) que les questions émergentes touchant aux données ont sur les systèmes de l’O ...
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Руководство по Интегрированной глобальной системе наблюдений ВМО
Это издание Руководства содержит материал, касающийся некоторых новых регламентов, связанных с ИГСНВ. Соответствующие темы охватывают новую систему идентификаторов станций ИГСНВ, новые потребности, связанные с записью и предоставлением метаданных, предусмотренных в Стандарте метаданных ИГСНВ, новый Инструмент анализа и обзора возможностей систем наблюдений (ОСКАР), который должен использоваться Членами для предоставления метаданных для глобальной компиляции ВМО, новые принципы проектирования сетей наблюдений, осуществление ИГСНВ на национальном уровне, партнерства в области данных ИГСНВ, регио ...
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دلیل النظام العالمي المتكامل للرصد التابع للمنظمة العالمیة للأرصاد الجوية
المنظمة العالمية للأرصاد - المنظمة العالمية للأرصاد, 2019 (طبعة 2019; مجموعة مطبوعات المنظمة-No. 1165)وتتناول .WIGOS توفر ھذه الطبعة من الدلیل مادة ذات صلة ببعض المواد الجديدة المتعلقة بالنظام والمتطلبات الجديدة لتسجیل ،WIGOS المواضیع الواردة فیها النظام الجديد لمحددات ھوية محطات النظام وأداة تحلیل ،WIGOS البیانات الشرحیة وإتاحتها على النحو المحدد في معیار البیانات الشرحیة للنظام الجديدة التي يجب أن يستخدمها الأعضاء لتقديم البیانات الشرحیة OSCAR واستعراض قدرات نظم الرصد ومبادئ التصمیم الجديدة لشبكات الرصد، ،(WMO) من أجل عملیة التجمیع العالمیة التي تقوم بها المنظمة والمراكز الإقلیمیة للنظام ،WIGOS على الصعید الوطني، وشراكات بیانات النظام WIGOS وتنفیذ النظام فیما يتعلق بالرصدات السطحیة. WIGOS ون ...
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Guía del Sistema Mundial Integrado de Sistemas de Observación de la OMM
La presente edición de la Guía ofrece materiales que son pertinentes para algunas de las nuevas normas relativas al WIGOS. Los temas abordados abarcan el nuevo sistema de identificadores de estación del WIGOS, los nuevos requisitos para el registro de metadatos y para proveer el acceso a ellos de acuerdo con la Norma sobre Metadatos del WIGOS, el nuevo mecanismo de análisis y examen de la capacidad de los sistemas de observación (OSCAR) que utilizarán los Miembros para enviar los metadatos a fin de que la OMM realice una compilación mundial, los nuevos principios para el diseño de redes de sis ...
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Guide du Système mondial intégré des systèmes d’observation de l’OMM
La présente édition du Guide contient des informations relatives à certaines des nouvelles règles concernant le WIGOS. Elle porte sur le nouveau système d’identifiants de station du WIGOS; les nouvelles conditions de production et de présentation de métadonnées selon la Norme relative aux métadonnées du WIGOS; le nouvel outil d’analyse de la capacité des systèmes d’observation (OSCAR), dont les Membres devront se servir pour produire des métadonnées en vue d’une compilation mondiale par l’OMM; les nouveaux principes de conception des réseaux d’observation; la mise en oeuvre du WIGOS à l’échell ...
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Руководство по компетенциям
Цель настоящего Руководства состоит в предоставлении руководящих указаний организациям Членов, которые разрабатывают, осуществляют и/или поддерживают программы в области обучения и оценки на основе рамочных основ компетенций Всемирной метеорологической организации (ВМО), как установлено в Техническом регламенте, том I (ВМО-№ 49).
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WMO战略计划 2020–2023
2019年6月第十八次世界气象大会通过的战略计划确定了指导2020-2023和至2030年世界气象组织(WMO) 活动的方向和优先事项,使全体会员能够改进其信息、产品和服务。
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Стратегический план ВМО на 2020–2023 годы
Стратегический план Всемирной метеорологической организации, принятый Восемнадцатым Всемирным метеорологическим конгрессом в июне 2019 года, задает направления и определяет приоритеты для руководства деятельностью Всемирной метеоро¬логической организации (ВМО) в 2020−2023 гг. и на период до 2030 г., с тем чтобы создать возможности для всех Членов совершенствовать свою инфор¬мацию, продукцию и обслуживание.
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Plan stratégique de l'OMM 2020-2023
Le Plan stratégique adopté par le Congrès météorologique mondial à sa dix-huitième session, en juin 2019, fixe les grandes lignes et les priorités qui orienteront les activités de l’Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM) pendant la période 2020–2023 et jusqu’à 2030 afin de permettre à tous les Membres d’améliorer les informations, produits et services qu’ils fournissent.
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Guía sobre competencias
La finalidad de la presente Guía es proporcionar orientación a las organizaciones de los Miembros que están elaborando, aplicando o manteniendo programas de formación y de evaluación basados en competencias a partir de los marcos de competencias de la Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM) establecidos en el Reglamento Técnico, Volumen I (OMM-Nº 49).
Este material de orientación contiene ejemplos de algunas de las mejores prácticas de los Miembros para facilitar la transferencia tanto de conocimientos como de experiencia, y así permitir que las organizaciones cumplan con los requisito ...
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دلیل الكفاءة
والرامیة (WMO) في عام 2009 ، اتُّخذت خطوة مهمة في إعداد أطر الكفاءة للمنظمة العالمیة للأرصاد الجوية إلى إرشاد الأعضاء في تقديم الخدمات وتطوير القدرات عندما أعادت فرقة العمل المعنیة بمؤھلات متنبئي الأرصاد الجوية للطیران تحديد المؤھلات المطلوبة من خبراء الأرصاد الجوية وفنیي الأرصاد الجوية. وقد بوضع مجموعة من معايیر الكفاءة للمتنبئین والمراقبین (WMO) أوصت الفرقة المجلسَ التنفیذي للمنظمة المعنیین بالأرصاد الجوية للطیران بغیة مواصلة تحديد المهارات والمعارف الوظیفیة المحورية المطلوبة في القرار ،(WMO) من الموظفین التشغیلیین العاملین في خدمات الطیران. ووافق المجلس التنفیذي للمنظمة وكلَّف بتنفیذھا (AMP ...
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胜任力指南
2009年,航空预报员资格任务组重新确定了气象工作者和气象技术人员的资格要求,这是迈向制定世界气象组织(WMO)胜任力框架,指导会员服务提供和能力开发的重要一步。任务组还建议WMO执行理事会制定一套航空气象预报员和观测员的胜任力标准,以进一步确定从事航空服务的业务人员所需的关键工作技能和知识。WMO执行理事会通过其决议9(EC-61)批准制定航空气象人员(AMP)胜任力标准,该标准已于2013年12月1日授权实施,并被纳入《技术规则》第一卷(WMO-No.49)。
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Open Consultative Platform
Today, there is a need to join forces for a people-centric and planet-centric future collaboration, based on a common vision and commitment. The Open Consultative Platform – Partnership and Innovation for the Next
Generation of Weather and Climate Intelligence – has been established and this Summary of the High-Level Round Table discussions contains a Joint Statement and a description of the way forward.
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Guidance on Environmental Flows : Integrating E-flow Science with Fluvial Geomorphology to Maintain Ecosystem Services
Fluvial systems provide a wide range of necessary services for human society to thrive on. These are the so-called ecosystem services: food, drinking water, natural flood mitigation, energy and so forth. Such services are linked to an appropriate level of functionality of fluvial processes, which can be accounted for in terms of ecological objectives. These ecological objectives in watercourses can be reached only if appropriate flow and sediment regimes and related quality of channel morphology are guaranteed. The establishment and maintenance of such flow regimes, namely environmental flows ...
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The Forecast Process: Using the Forecast Funnel
This lesson was developed by meteorologist, Dr. Mick Pope, with sponsorship from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM). The lesson is a somewhat broad-brush review of the overall forecast process, but with specific application of the forecast funnel approach as used by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology (BoM). The forecast process components include decision support and communication, use of numerical weather prediction, and applying the forecast funnel approach. The forecast funnel is described in detail, along with the forecaster time pyramid, and it is applied using a BoM forecast polic ...
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CESM Distance Learning Course
The Community Earth System Model (CESM) is a fully-coupled, community, global climate model that provides state-of-the-art computer simulations of the Earth's past, present, and future climate states. The CESM Distance Learning Course is based on the CESM Tutorial held annually at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. This course consists of 12 lectures and 4 practical sessions on simulating the climate system and practical sessions on running Community Earth System Model (CESM), modifying components, and analyzing data. The course is targeted at the graduat ...
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Communicating Risk: The Impact-based Forecast and Warning Services Approach
This online lesson introduces learners to the Impact-Based Forecast and Warning Services approach to managing risk from weather events. After reviewing the steps of the approach, learners will practice using them in two simulations. In the simulations, learners must determine the likelihood and potential severity of weather hazards associated with an approaching storm. Then they must create a message describing the potential risk and impacts from the storm's most prominent hazards.
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Convection-allowing Models (CAMs): Winter Applications
In this lesson, forecasters will practice using guidance from different convection-allowing models (CAMs) over the short term. As they review and analyze the model guidance they will encounter some of the advantages and limitations of using CAMs for winter weather.
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Land Surface Analysis: An Introduction to the EUMETSAT LSA-SAF Products
This 45-minute lesson provides an overview of the satellite-derived products generated by the Satellite Application Facility on Land Surface Analysis (LSA-SAF) that may provide beneficial information to the agriculture community. Learners will practice reading and interpreting the LSA-SAF products to better understand the characteristics of vegetation. The lesson also discusses the application of satellite-derived products in regression analysis to model agricultural production, and uses a wine production case in the Portuguese Douro Valley to show learners how seasonal crop productions may be ...
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The Sun, The Earth, and Near-Earth Space
While solar radiation enables and sustains life on Earth, it also produces “space weather” that can profoundly impact different technologies, including telecommunications, satellite navigation, and the electric power grid. Solar flares can produce x-rays resulting in radio blackouts that block high-frequency radio waves. Solar Energetic Particles can penetrate satellite electronics and cause electrical failure. Coronal mass ejections (CMEs) can cause geomagnetic storms that induce ground currents and degrade power grid operations, sometimes catastrophically. The Sun, The Earth, and Near-Earth ...
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GOES-16/JPSS Case Exercise: Monitoring the Rhea Oklahoma Grassland Fire
The current GOES-R and JPSS meteorological satellites have improved capabilities for enhanced fire detection that include more effective monitoring of fire starts, evolution, and smoke. This lesson provides forecasters and others with the opportunity to become more familiar with both GOES-R and JPSS satellite products (including the longwave-shortwave IR difference, Fire Temperature RGB, GeoColor, GOES-R Fire Mask, JPSS Active Fire, and others) during the onset of a large grassland fire event, known as the Rhea Fire, that affected western Oklahoma from April 12-18, 2018. Interactions and quest ...
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Introducing the FORMOSAT-7/COSMIC-2 Satellite System - Next Generation Observations for Weather and Climate
The latest-generation Constellation Observing System for Meteorology, Ionosphere, and Climate (FORMOSAT-7/COSMIC-2) provides high-resolution observations of Earth's atmosphere, including the ionosphere. In this video, scientists and mission planners introduce the instrumentation used and describe the collaborations that made the COSMIC-2 mission possible. These experts describe how COSMIC uses a technique called radio occultation—making use of existing navigation satellite signals passing through the atmosphere to provide detailed measurements of temperature, pressure, and water vapor. They ex ...
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Satellite Signals from Space: Smart Science for Understanding Weather and Climate
Want to know about COSMIC, and how satellite signals can provide information about Earth's atmosphere? This video provides anyone interested in the topic with a brief overview of the Constellation Observing System for Meteorology, Ionosphere, and Climate, called COSMIC. Targeted to students and teachers in Grades 5-9 but accessible to anyone, the video introduces the latest COSMIC mission (COSMIC-2), which uses satellites orbiting near Earth to measure how the atmosphere affects signals from global positioning system (GPS) satellites high above the surface. This technique is called radio occul ...
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What's New in NBM v3.2
The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) National Blend of Models (NBM) is scheduled to be upgraded to version 3.2 in November 2019. It includes the first probabilistic blended guidance for temperature, precipitation, snow, and ice. There are more blended forecast products for aviation, marine, water resources, fire weather, winter weather, and tropical weather. Version 3.2 uses more model components to improve guidance, and introduces a new Guam domain. For a transcript, see What’s New in NBM v3.2. (https://www.meted.ucar.edu/nwp/blend_v32_video/NBM_v32_script.pdf)
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Basic Satellite and NWP Integration
NWP is one of the most important forecasting tools in our toolbox. Yet identifying when/where it isn’t capturing reality is difficult. In the short-term forecasting range, it is important as a forecaster to identify when/where NWP output isn’t matching reality. Then you can make appropriate changes to the forecast output. To find those mismatches anywhere in the world, one of the best tools is satellite imagery. In this lesson, we will focus on a few cases using satellite imagery to help identify mismatched features/processes between the satellite imagery and the NWP. Anyone trying to add valu ...
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Leveraging Social Science to Improve Risk Communications
NWS forecasts are only one of many sources of forecast guidance that both expert users and the public have access to. Decision support for a spectrum of end users requires that the NWS will use social science findings and practices as a guide for making its products more accessible and effective.This lesson will focus on effective messaging when communicating weather hazards. In the process the learner will become familiar with some messaging best practices that are based on social science findings.
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NWP Comparisons: Total-column Variables
Another way to try to find mismatches between observed weather and NWP output is by using total-column variables. There are a few of them to choose from, and they make for a relatively simple comparison method for finding correctable mismatches. In this lesson, we'll address appropriate methods for making these comparisons and build to a point where we will focus on bigger picture atmospheric processes. This is the second in a series of video lessons that introduces three different methods for modifying NWP output to add human value to forecasts.
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PV Modification
You know what PV is, yet aren't quite sure how to modify it to make a better forecast. In this short lesson, we will discuss how to modify the PV surface to match water vapour imagery and how those adjustments affect the surface sensible weather. This is the fifth in a series of video lessons that introduces three different methods for modifying NWP output to add human value to forecasts. Pre-requisite Knowledge: Satellite Water Vapour Interpretation -- Short Course
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Interpreting and Communicating EPS Guidance: Germany Winter Event
This 45-minute lesson briefly introduces learners to the benefits of using probabilistic forecast information to assess weather and communicate forecast uncertainties. Learners will explore a winter weather event in Germany and practice synthesizing deterministic and probabilistic forecast guidance to better understand forecast uncertainties based on lead-time. Also, learners will decide how to best communicate the potential weather threats and impacts to local end users. The lesson is another component of the Forecast Uncertainty: EPS Products, Interpretation, and Communication distance learn ...
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Satellite Foundational Course for JPSS: SatFC-J (SHyMet Full Course Access)
The Satellite Foundational Course for JPSS (SatFC-J) is a series of short lessons focused on topics related to microwave remote sensing and Joint Polar Satellite System instruments and capabilities. Hosted by the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA), this resource provides access to the full set of course lessons, which were developed specifically for National Weather Service (NWS) forecasters. The lessons provide foundational training to help forecasters and decision makers maximize the utility of the U.S.’ new-generation polar-orbiting environmental satellites. The cou ...
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Frontal Diagnosis 1
In this lesson, we start by investigating the different types of fronts that are commonly analyzed. Next, we address two different types of cold fronts: classic (stacked), and katabatic. Then, we identify the main characteristics of these frontal types and what sets them apart from each other in conceptual models and in water vapour imagery. This is the first lesson in a two part series that addresses three different types of cold fronts and how to diagnose them.
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GOES-R Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) North America Examples
The Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) aboard the GOES-R series satellites provides continuous lightning detection from space, giving forecasters a unique tool to monitor developing thunderstorms. This 45 minute lesson introduces learners to the benefits of using GLM gridded products, primarily Flash Extent Density (FED). Learners will explore several North American convective events and use Flash Extent Density, in combination with other satellite and radar data, to diagnose convective initiation, storm intensification, and areal extent of lightning activity. Helpful hints to keep in mind w ...
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Instrumentation and Measurement of Wind
This lesson summarizes the science and techniques used to measure atmospheric wind. It presents an overview of the main sensor types for wind, including mechanical, electronic, and drifting-position sensors as well as sensors relying on impact pressure and sensors utilizing timing or Doppler shifts. The advantages and limitations of the sensor types and information about uncertainty and errors are reviewed with a focus on understanding which sensors might be best for particular applications. The lesson concludes with wind measurement applications including turbulence profiles, turbulence flux ...
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Introduction to Modifying NWP Output
Surface observations are usually the first place we go when trying to find mismatches between observed weather and NWP output. We'll talk in this lesson about appropriate methods for making those comparisons and build to a point where we will focus on bigger picture atmospheric processes. This is the first in a series of video lessons that introduces three different methods for modifying NWP output to add human value to forecasts.
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Scenario-Based Planning for Sea Level Change in the U.S. Using the USACE Sea Level Change Curve Calculator and Guidance
This lesson introduces tools and concepts that are essential for scenario-based planning for sea level change. The lesson guides the learner through the use of the USACE Sea Level Change Calculator to produce site-specific water-level projections. The lesson also introduces the NOAA Sea Level Rise Viewer and NOAA's Sea Level Trends website.
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Using Multi-hazard, Impacts-based Forecast and Warning Services
Using a heavy rain situation in Barbados, this video will demonstrate the use of Multi-hazard, Impacts-based Forecast and Warning Services. The demonstration will show an evolution of the forecast in the 3-, 2-, and 1-day lead time periods. The rainfall case is based loosely on 2018's Tropical Storm Kirk, although the name and specific details of the storm are not used.
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Adjusting NWP: Direct Comparison
If there were a way to make direct comparisons between satellite imagery and NWP output, that would appear to be the best possible way to find mismatches between the observed weather and NWP output. In this lesson, we'll address possible methods for making direct comparisons, starting with pseudo or synthetic satellite imagery and building to a point where we focus on a relatively unused NWP output. This is the third in a series of video lessons that introduces three different methods for modifying NWP output to add human value to forecasts. Pre-requisite Knowledge: Satellite Water Vapour Inte ...
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WMO Statement on the state of the global climate in 2018
This publication marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the WMO Statement on the State of the Global Climate, which was first issued in 1994. The 2019 edition treating data for 2018 marks sustained international efforts dedicated to reporting on, analysing and understanding the year-to-year variations and long-term trends of a changing climate.
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SP, 13. WMO 2016 Survey on the Use of Satellite Data
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) commissioned the WMO 2016 Survey on the Use of Satellite Data to collect information on the availability and use of satellite data and products for meteorological and related environmental applications by users globally, and to identify obstacles and areas for improvement. WMO carries out this global Survey every four years, and the results from the previous 2012 Survey1 are used as a baseline in this report wherever possible.
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International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI) Trainings
International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI) - International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI)This website makes available numerous resources from IRI training events.
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TROP ICSU: Educational Resource for Teachers to Integrate Climate Topics across the Curriculum
We collate and curate digital/ICT-based teaching resources that integrate climate studies across the curriculum of Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences and Humanities. These teaching resources are locally rooted in their context, but globally relevant for their science.
Our innovative educational resources, with detailed step-by-step descriptions for use in regular lectures, are designed and packaged so that teachers in schools and colleges/Universities across the world can use them to introduce examples and case studies from climate science and climate change while enhancing t ...
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Rapport annuel 2018 : L'OMM au XXIe siècle
Ces pages vous présentent les efforts déployés par l’OMM en 2018 pour tendre vers un monde dans lequel toutes les nations maîtriseront mieux les conséquences socio-économiques des phénomènes extrêmes liés au temps, au climat, à l’eau et à l’environnement, et dans lequel elles disposeront des moyens nécessaires pour poursuivre un développement durable grâce aux meilleurs services météorologiques, climatologiques et hydrologiques possibles – telle est l’OMM au XXIe siècle.
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气象仪器与观测方法指南 (WMO-No. 8)
《WMO 气象仪器和观测方法指南》(WMO-No.8)第一版于1954 年出版,共十二章。此后,标准化仍然是仪器和观测方法委员会(CIMO)活动的一个关键问题。委员会不断审议指南的 内容,并确保在定期更新时纳入了反映技术的快速发展及其在气象仪器和观测方法领域的 实施的现代指导材料。
对于常规用途的大多数仪器、系统和技术,本指南是一项关键资源,提供了从最简单到最复 杂精细的描述,但不会涉及仅用于研究的方法和工具。指南的目的是给出最佳做法和程序,以及仪器和系统的基本能力,协助国家气象和水文部门或者其他感兴趣的运行观测系统的用 户编制他们的手册和程序,满足各自对测量和观察结果的特定需要。指南有意将标准化限制 在基本要求上,并将建议局限至给定仪器或测量系统不同配置最常见的一般特征,从而给 进一步发展留下广泛余地。对于有关与WIGOS 相关的仪器和观测方法的所有问题,本指南 都是权威参考。
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دلیل أدوات وطرق الرصد - مطبوع المنظمة رقم 8
وصدرت الطبعة الأولى من دلیل أدوات وطرق رصد الأحوال الجویة (مطبوع المنظمة رقم 8) في عام 1954 وكانت تتألف من اثني عشر فصلاً. ومنذ ذلك الحین، ظلت مسألة التوحید القیاسي مصدر قلق ومن ھنا تواصل اللجنة استعراض محتویات .(CIMO) رئیسیاً بالنسبة لأنشطة لجنة أدوات وطرق الرصد الدلیل وتتأكد من أن عملیات التحدیث المنتظمة تشمل المواد الإرشادیة الحدیثة التي تعكس التطور السریع للتكنولوجیا وتنفیذھا في مجال أدوات وطرق رصد الأحوال الجویة
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Guide des instruments et des méthodes d’observation (OMM-N° 8)
Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM) - OMM, Éditions 2018 et 2021 (Éditions 2018 et 2021; OMM-No. 8)La première édition du Guide des instruments et des methodes d’observation meteorologiques (OMM-N° 8) a été publiée en 1954.
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Guía de Instrumentos y Métodos de Observación (OMM-N° 8)
La primera edición de la Guía de Instrumentos y Métodos de Observación Meteorológicos (OMM-Nº 8) se publicó en 1954 […].
La presente Guía es un recurso fundamental que describe la mayoría de los instrumentos, los sistemas y las técnicas utilizados regularmente, desde los más sencillos hasta los más complejos y sofisticados, pero no pretende abordar los métodos e instrumentos que se utilizan únicamente con fines de investigación. Tiene por objeto presentar las mejores prácticas, los procedimientos y las capacidades básicas de los instrumentos y sistemas a fin de ayudar a los Servicios Me ...
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Guide to Instruments and Methods of Observation (WMO-No. 8)
The first edition of this guide was published in 1950.
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Руководство по приборам и методам наблюдений (ВМО-№ 8)
Первое издание Руководства по метеорологическим приборам и методам наблюдений (ВМО-№ 8) было опубликовано в 1954 г.[…].
Данное Руководство представляет собой ключевой ресурс, в котором содержится описание большинства приборов, систем и методов, используемых на регулярной основе: от простейших до характеризующихся высоким и высочайшим уровнем сложности, при этом не делается попытки описать методы и приборы, которые используются лишь для проведения научных исследований. Задача Руководства состоит в том, чтобы предоставить информацию о передовых методах, процедурах и базовых возможностях п ...
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Guide to Competency
The purpose of this Guide is to provide guidance to Members’ organizations that are developing, implementing and/or maintaining competency-based training and assessment programmes based upon the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) competency frameworks established in the Technical Regulations, Volume I (WMO-No.49).
Examples of selected Members’ best practices are included in this guidance material to facilitate transfer of knowledge and experience, and thus enable organizations to achieve compliance with the WMO requirements in the most efficient way.
This Guide will also be ...
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Guide to marine meteorological services
Internationally agreed methods of providing services to the marine community around the world are described in the Manual on Marine Meteorological Services (WMO-No. 558), Volume I. The purpose of this Guide is to complement the Manual by:
(a) Describing the requirements for the various types of service;
(b) Explaining the rationale for the agreed methods of providing services;
(c) Giving guidance on how to set up and maintain marine meteorological services.
It follows the same structure as the Manual on Marine Meteorological Services.
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气候实践指南
本出版物旨在为世界气象组织(WMO)会 员开展与气候信息与服务相关的国家活动提供 指导和支持。本指南之前已有两个版本:最初 的版本出现在1960年,而第二个版本于1983年 出版。随着时间的推移,虽然很多最基本的气 候科学和气候学惯例仍然保持不变,但是气候 学知识和资料分析技术方面的科学进步,以及 技术、计算机能力以及仪器方面的变化,使得 第二个版本过时了。
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دليل الممارسات المناخية
المنظمة العالمية للأرصاد - المنظمة العالمية للأرصاد, 2018 (طبعة 2018; مجموعة مطبوعات المنظمة-No. 100)صمم هذا المطبوع من أجل توفير التوجيه والمساعدة لأعضاء المنظمة العالمية للأرصاد الجوية في تطوير الأنشطة الوطنية المرتبطة بالمعلومات والخدمات المناخية. وقد صدرت طبعتان سابقتان من هذا الدليل: المطبوع الأصلي، الذي ظهر في 1960 ، والطبعة الثانية، التي نشرت في 1983 . ومع أن الكثير من مبادئ علم المناخ والممارسات المناخية لم تفقد صلاحيتها مع مرور الزمن، فإن أوجه التقدم العلمي في المعارف المناخية وأساليب تحليل البيانات، فضاً عن التغيرات التي حدثت في التكنولوجيا، وفي قدرات الحواسيب والأجهزة، قد جعلت الطبعة الثانية غير مناسبة للعصر.
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Guía de prácticas climatológicas
La presente publicación tiene por objeto proporcionar orientación y asistencia a los Miembros de la Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM) para llevar a cabo actividades nacionales vinculadas con la información y los servicios climáticos.
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Satellite Data Telecommunication Handbook
This handbook is a guide to using satellite telecommunication systems and is provided as an attachment to the Guide to the WMO Information System (WMO-No. 1061). It is intended for scientists and managers who are considering using satellite communications to collect data from remote instrumentation located either on land or at sea. The handbook aims to provide an overview of the state of the market at the time of writing (April 2018) so that users can quickly identify which satellite services are appropriate for their needs. Since the market is evolving rapidly, an online version will be made ...
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Руководство по климатологической практике
Настоящая публикация предназначена для предоставления руководства и оказания содействия странам — членам Всемирной Метеорологической Организации (ВМО) в развитии национальной деятельности, связанной с климатической информацией и обслуживанием.
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Guide sur les compétences
Le Guide veut aider les organismes qui souhaitent élaborer, appliquer ou actualiser des programmes de formation et d’évaluation axées sur les compétences en s’appuyant sur les cadres de l’OMM qui figurent dans le Volume I du Règlement technique (OMM-No 49).
On y trouvera quelques exemples de pratiques définies par les Membres, de sorte que la diffusion de ces connaissances et enseignements facilite le respect des exigences fixées par l’OMM de la meilleure façon qui soit.
Le Guide sera également utile aux commissions techniques et aux équipes d’experts chargées de définir et d’act ...
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Instrumentation and Measurement of Atmospheric Humidity
This lesson provides an overview of the science and techniques related to measuring humidity, or the amount of water vapor, in Earth's atmosphere. After beginning with a review of the units used for humidity, the learner will examine the three main types of hygrometers (material, thermodynamic, and optical) and explore instruments within each of these categories. The lesson provides information about the advantages and limitations of various humidity instruments. The effects of siting, sheltering, and ventilation on humidity measurements are also addressed. The lesson is part of the Instrument ...
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Interpreting and Communicating EPS Guidance: Iberian Heat Wave
This 45-minute lesson briefly introduces learners to the benefits of using probabilistic forecast information to assess the weather and communicate forecast uncertainties. Learners will explore a heat wave event in Spain and practice interpreting EPS forecast products effectively to determine various forecast parameters based on lead-time. Also, learners will decide how to best communicate the potential weather threats and impacts information to local end users.
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Situational Awareness in The Fire Environment
Maintaining situational awareness is a crucial skill in every decision-support situation. Wildland fires that threaten populated areas have the potential to inflict devastating damage to communities and can also threaten the personnel working on the fire. This lesson introduces the Situational Awareness Cycle. Learners practice using it to continuously monitor and adapt their support strategies and decision-support information depending on the rapidly evolving wildfire conditions. The lesson also discusses a range of tools that can be used to build and maintain situational awareness.
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What's New in the National Blend of Models version 3.1
Intended for U.S. National Weather Service forecasters, this short video describes changes to the NWS National Blend of Models when it was updated to v3.1. These changes include: More global, mesoscale, and ensemble components; Increased spatial resolution of some components; New and improved weather elements for aviation, QPF, winter, fire, and marine weather forecasting; Significant wave height for offshore waters and the Great Lakes; Improved bias correction; MOS-like text products; Shortened NBM forecast projections delivered at 19 UTC. For an illustrated transcript, see What’s New in NBM ...
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Location Science Improves Everyday Life
This short video explores some of the ways that location science improves everyday life. It follows two characters, Jane and John, through the course of a typical day. Jane has a smooth trouble-free day fishing with friends, thanks in part to accurate location surveys. John, on the other hand, has an awful day traced to inaccurate surveys and out-of-date maps.
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SatFC-J: The CrIS and ATMS Sounders
This lesson introduces the capabilities of NOAA’s next-generation infrared and microwave sounders, the Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS) and the Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS). Both fly on board the Suomi NPP satellite mission and constitute the foundation for NOAA’s operational space-based sounding capability on the next-generation JPSS polar-orbiting satellites. In addition to their complementary sounding duties, CrIS and ATMS provide capabilities and improvements for a variety of environmental products essential to weather forecasting and environmental monitoring. Some of th ...
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Mesoscale Model Components of the National Blend of Models Version 3.0
The National Weather Service National Blend of Models (NBM) was updated to version 3.0 on 27 July 2017. Changes include: Eight new components for the contiguous U.S. (CONUS) and Alaska, including four deterministic models, two ensemble systems, and two post-processed statistical components Five new components for Hawaii and Puerto Rico Expanded forecast domains for the CONUS and Alaska A “Time of Day” (ToD), rather than NWP model, initial time concept Hourly NBM forecasts, with short, day 2-4, and extended forecasts Updated NBM guidance available 50-60 minutes after hourly run time New weather ...
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Radio Wave Propagation
As a society we have become dependent on satellite communications, but satellites fail with alarming frequency. Before the advent of satellites, long distance communications were carried out with high frequency (HF) radio transmissions. This lesson examines the factors that control long-distance radio communications, with an emphasis on refraction in the ionosphere, frequency selection, and the effects of solar radiation.
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GOES-R Series Multilingual Training Resources
This listing of multilingual training materials for the GOES-R series includes both foundational lessons and quick guides developed by various partners at the request of the U.S. National Weather Service and NESDIS. The selections included here represent materials translated to Spanish and Portuguese. Training contributors include COMET, RAMMB/CIRA, CIMSS, and SPoRT. Translation contributors/reviewers include the Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) in Argentina and the University of São Paulo in Brazil.
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Unified Terrain in the National Blend of Models
This lesson discusses errors associated with the use of inconsistent terrain in the analyses in the Real-Time and the Un-Restricted Mesoscale Analyses (RTMA and URMA, respectively), and in downscaling numerical weather prediction model data to the resolution of the U.S. National Weather Service National Blend of Models (NBM). The sources of these inconsistencies are examined, and the errors that result are discussed. A solution is to use a unified, consistent terrain in the analyses and the NBM. This solution is only partial however, as resolution of small, meteorologically significant feature ...
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GOES-16 and S-NPP/JPSS Case Exercise: Hurricane Harvey Surface Flooding
Satellite data are important tools for analyses and short-term forecasts of surface floodwater. This lesson will highlight the August 2017 flooding associated with Hurricane Harvey in southeastern Texas, one of the most costly weather disasters in U.S. history. Through the use of interactive exercises the learner will become familiar with use and interpretation of satellite imagery in regions with surface flooding. The lesson will use data from both the S-NPP Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) and the GOES-16 Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI). The satellite-derived flood map and th ...
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National Water Model, Part 1: Science and Products
This lesson provides an introduction to the benefits, important input (forcing data), and key products of the National Water Model. Both official and evolving products are presented. The lesson uses the flooding associated with Hurricane Harvey in August 2017 to demonstrate key products.
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Instrumentation and Measurement of Atmospheric Pressure
This lesson provides information about current science and technologies for measuring atmosphere pressure. The lesson begins by reviewing the key physical laws governing atmospheric pressure, including Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures. Then, it explores typical requirements and uncertainty parameters related to atmospheric pressure sensors and provides details about the components of pressure sensors, including fluidic, mechanical, and electronic transducers. The lesson is part of the Instrumentation and Measurement of Atmospheric Parameters course series.
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Geodetic Control in Land Surveying: Active vs. Passive
Aimed at surveyors and GIS professionals, this video explains the difference between active and passive control methods in surveying, and the strengths and weaknesses of each. Passive control is the traditional method of referencing positions to physical benchmarks that have known locations. Active control references positions to one or more Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS). These stations use continuous contact with global navigation satellite systems (GNSS/GPS) to provide a highly accurate and updated position.
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Forecasters' Overview of the Middle East
This lesson provides an introduction to the Middle East for Navy meteorologists. It focuses on the major aspects of synoptic and mesoscale weather patterns, hazards to aviation and maritime operations, geography, oceanography, and climatology. The “Geography” Unit covers major political boundaries, cities, ports, topographical features, rivers, and seismicity. The “Oceanography” Unit includes major bathymetric features, mean sea surface temperature, vertical temperature profiles, salinity and velocity, ocean currents, and tidal ranges. The “Climatology” Unit covers the seasonal climatology of ...
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Mei-Yu Front, Part 1: Ingredients for Heavy Precipitation and the Forecast Process in Taiwan
This lesson (available in Traditional Chinese) introduces the Mei-Yu Front characteristics and forecasting methodology used by the CWB to forecast precipitation over Taiwan. The lesson discusses the Mei-Yu Front's three-dimensional structure, lifting mechanisms, precipitation patterns and includes cases to help learners practice determining the possible area of heavy rainfall.
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SatFC-J: The AMSR2 Microwave Imager
This short lesson describes the Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer 2 (AMSR2) on board the next-generation polar-orbiting satellite platforms. AMSR2’s primary mission is to improve scientists’ understanding of climate by providing estimates of precipitation, water vapor, cloud water, wind velocity, sea surface temperature, sea ice concentration, snow depth, and soil moisture. AMSR2 also advances weather forecasting through real-time imagery, value-added products, and input to numerical weather prediction. This lesson is part of the Satellite Foundational Course for JPSS (SatFC-J).
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SatFC-J: The VIIRS Imager
This lesson introduces the VIIRS imager on board the Suomi NPP and JPSS satellites. The lesson briefly describes the capabilities, improvements, and benefits that VIIRS brings to operational meteorology. Numerous images are shown that demonstrate a variety of applications available in the AWIPS weather display system. This lesson is part of the Satellite Foundational Course for JPSS (SatFC-J).
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SatFC-J: Orbits and Data Availability
This lesson presents a brief overview of NOAA's operational low Earth orbiting satellites, focusing on how their orbits define observational coverage and how ground receiving capabilities impact data latency from the observation time to product availability. This lesson is part of the Satellite Foundational Course for JPSS (SatFC-J).
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Rapid Scan Applications and Benefits
This lesson introduces the capabilities and benefits of rapid scan imaging from geostationary meteorological satellites with a special focus on the current Meteosat Second Generation satellites. The lesson begins with an overview of current rapid scan imaging strategies and the products made from those observations. It then addresses nowcasting applications that benefit from these products with a focus on convection and its evolution. Other application areas that benefit from rapid scan observation are mentioned including the monitoring of fog and low stratus, wildfires, tropical cyclones, and ...
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National Water Model, Part 2: Early Performance
In this lesson the learner will review and interpret data regarding the early performance of the National Water Model (versions 1.0 -1.2). Verification and evaluation of the National Water Model has been occurring since it went operational in August 2016. This lesson will review some of the main issues in model performance through early 2018, including some retrospective verification extending back to 2011. You will see how model performance has been improved as a result of verification. Among the topics addressed are peak flow timing errors, model bias and correlation, the impacts of basin ca ...
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Interpreting and Communicating EPS Guidance: British Columbia Winter Storm
This 45-minute lesson provides an opportunity to use ensemble prediction system products to evaluate uncertainty in the forecast and then communicate that information effectively to a public audience. The lesson places learners in the role of a Meteorological Service of Canada forecaster who must assess forecast uncertainty and then issue early warning notifications to decision-makers regarding the winter storm. In a subsequent work shift during the event, the learner must effectively deliver forecast information via social media and respond to questions from the general public. The lesson is ...
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