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The effective communication of public information and warnings is a critical element of emergency management, with the power to save lives. This handbook provides insight and guidance to people who have responsibility for communication with the public in the event of an emergency. The handbook presents nationally agreed principles for warning policy and practice and explores the essential elements and discipline of effective public information and warning delivery.
This handbook is designed to be of value across a wide range of hazards. Whether it is a natural hazard or weather ...OPEN.ED @PSU Open Educational Resources
Launched in 2007, the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences' OER initiative enables departments and individual faculty to provide resources free-of-charge under a Creative Commons license. As long as they adhere to the license, teachers and learners around the world are free to download, remix, translate, localize, and make these materials their own.
WIGOS Technical Report, 2018-01. WIGOS, WMO Integrated Global Observing System - Benefits to the Environment and Society from the Availability and Use of AMDAR Data
This report presents an updated summary of AMDAR data usage and the resulting impacts and benefits to meteorological forecasting and the aviation industry. It then provides a presentation of the environmental and climate applications and studies that also benefit from the use of AMDAR data, as a result, bringing benefits to the environment and wider society. These areas of societal benefits include weather, transportation, energy, disaster reduction, health, climate and agriculture.
Global Weather Enterprise Conference : DATA- Business Models and Policies Shaping the Future of Global Weather Enterprise
Global Weather Enterprise is the global dimension of the multi-national multistakeholder weather enterprise encompassing all contributors to the Earth system monitoring, prediction and service provision from public, private and academic sectors, as well as learned or civil society entities.
Guidelines on Quality Management in Climate Services
Chapter 1 provides a description of the process approach within the ISO 9000 family of QMS standards. Chapter 2 describes the implementation of the process approach in climate services. Chapters 3–6 provide some essential aspects, examples and best practices to be considered when implementing the process approach in climate services processes: climate data, climate monitoring, climate prediction and service delivery. Chapter 7 mentions briefly some steps in obtaining certification.
WMO for the 21st Century
This restructuring of the Organization will enhance proactive regional engagement and capacity development. In our response to the growing global demand for weather, climate and water expertise, the reform provisions assure that no Member is left behind.
Guidance on Verification of Operational Seasonal Climate Forecasts
The purpose of this publication is to describe and recommend procedures for the verification of operational probabilistic seasonal forecasts, including those from the Regional Climate Outlook Forums (RCOFs), National Meteorological and Hydrological Services and other forecasting centres. The recommendations are meant to complement the WMO Commission for Basic Systems Standardized Verification System for Long-range Forecasts (SVSLRF). SVSLRF defines standards for verifying model outputs from Global Producing Centres (GPCs), and so includes procedures for measuring the quality of ensemble predic ...
ETR, 22. Seasonal Climate Forecast - COURSE PACKAGE T.O.P. : Theory and Operational Principles, Project Report
This is the report on the project to create the Seasonal Climate Forecast - Course Package T.O.P. The goal of this online course package is to allow the transfer of seasonal climate forecast knowledge to improve and increase the operational capabilities of the targeted users. The package provides both a theoretical and a practical set of knowledge on seasonal forecast and predictability models, climate and data analysis, forecast verification, and specific application of seasonal forecast for agriculture and water management.
2017 Annual Report : Services for Decision-Making
This Annual Report provides a snapshot of this progress. During the course of this single year, the new WMO HydroHub started to stimulate innovation and community engagement for making hydrological measurements more sustainable. WMO became an official observer with the Arctic Council and launched the Year of Polar Prediction to improve predictions for the Arctic and Antarctic. National agencies launched and operationalized sophisticated, next-generation meteorological satellites. The WMO Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) expanded its reporting to cover reactive gases and airborne dust. We strength ...
Руководящие указания по поэтапному созданию национальной рамочной основы для климатического обслуживания
Настоящий документ разъясняет, как начать и разработать эффективную НРОКО, которая будет служить в качестве ключевого координационного механизма, сводящего воедино локальные, национальные, региональные и глобальные заинтересованные стороны, необходимые для формирования и предоставления совместно спроектированного и произведенного климатического обслуживания, с пользователями и для них, эффективно увязывающего знания о климате с действиями на местах на национальном и локальном уровнях.
Step-by-step Guidelines for Establishing a National Framework for Climate Services
This document explains how to initiate and develop a functional NFCS that will serve as a key coordination mechanism to bring together the local, national, regional and global stakeholders needed for successful generation and delivery of co-designed and co-produced climate services with and for users, effectively linking climate knowledge with action on the ground at national and local levels.
SP, 12. Guidelines on Satellite Skills and Knowledge for Operational Meteorologists
This document describes the underpinning skills that support the WMO competencies that relate to the use of satellite data by operational meteorologists.
Руководство по морскому метеорологическому обслуживанию
Согласованные на международном уровне методы предоставления обслуживания морскому сообществу по всему миру описаны в Наставлении по морскому метеорологическому обслуживанию (ВМО-№ 558), том I. Целью настоящего Руководства является дополнить Наставление посредством:
a) описания требований к различным видам обслуживания;
b) разъяснения целесообразности согласованных методов предоставления обслуживания;
c) предоставления руководящих указаний в отношении того, каким образом следует организовывать и поддерживать морское метеорологическое обслуживание.
Руководство имеет т ...
Guía de servicios meteorológicos marinos
En el Manual de servicios meteorológicos marinos (OMM Nº 558), volumen I, se describen los métodos convenidos internacionalmente para la prestación de servicios a la comunidad marina en todo el mundo. Como complemento de dicho Manual, la presente Guía responde a los siguientes propósitos:
a) describir las necesidades requeridas para los distintos tipos de servicios;
b) explicar las razones a que responden los métodos convenidos para la prestación de servicios;
c) orientar sobre la manera de constituir y mantener servicios meteorológicos marinos.
Para ello, está estr ...
Guide de l'assistance météorologique aux activités maritimes
La connaissance des conditions météorologiques tient depuis toujours une place essentielle en matière de sécurité et d’efficacité appliquées aux activités maritimes, notamment le transport et la pêche. Au début du XXe siècle, avec l'apparition de la télégraphie sans fil, il devient possible d'établir des communications régulières entre les navires et la côte; c’est le commencement des émissions météorologiques pour la navigation maritime. La première Convention internationale pour la sauvegarde de la vie humaine en mer (Convention SOLAS) préconisait que la radiodiffusion de renseignements mété ...
Guide to Climatological Practices
This publication is designed to provide Members of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) with guidance and assistance in developing national activities linked to climate information and services.
Directrices detalladas para la creación de un marco nacional para los servicios climáticos
El objetivo de la presente publicación es ayudar a los Servicios Meteorológicos e Hidrológicos Nacionales (SMHN) y a sus instituciones asociadas a nivel nacional, que llevan a cabo actividades relacionadas con los cinco pilares del Marco Mundial para los Servicios Climáticos (MMSC), de modo que creen un marco nacional para los servicios climáticos. Un marco nacional de esas características tiene por finalidad coordinar las actividades de las instituciones y facilitar su colaboración en el diseño conjunto, la elaboración conjunta, la difusión, la prestación y la utilización de servicios climáti ...Taller Presencial GOES-16 = GOES-16 Workshop
Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) de Argentina ; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) de ArgentinaAquí encontrará los materiales del taller de GOES-16. El objetivo del taller es reforzar los conceptos adquiridos en el curso virtual desarrollado entre agosto y octubre de 2017 en el marco del "Programa de Entrenamiento para la Nueva Generación de Satélites Geoestacionarios" llevado adelante por el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, y aplicarlo al análisis de casos de estudio de interés en la región. Mayor información sobre este taller presencial en el documento informativo del taller.
SP, 12. 指导业务气象工作者提高卫星技能和知识的原则
世界气象组织 (WMO) - 世界气象组织 (WMO), 2018本文件介绍了可支持业务气象工作者使用卫星资料的WMO能力领域的基础技能。这些技能包括：
КП, 12. Руководящие принципы по навыкам и знаниям в области использования спутниковых данных для оперативных метеорологов
В настоящем документе описаны фундаментальные навыки, подкрепляющие компетенции ВМО, связанные с использованием спутниковых данных оперативными метеорологами.
SP, 12. Directives sur les aptitudes et connaissances des météorologues des services d’exploitation en matière de satellites
Le présent document décrit le socle d’aptitudes qui sous‑tend les champs de compétence de l’Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM) relatifs à l’utilisation des données satellitaires par les météorologues des services d’exploitation.
PE, 12. Directrices sobre aptitudes y conocimientos satelitales para meteorólogos de los servicios de operaciones
El presente documento describe las aptitudes fundamentales en apoyo de las competencias de la Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM) relativas al uso de datos satelitales por meteorólogos de los servicios de operaciones.
Marche à suivre pour établir un cadre national pour les services climatologiques
La présente publication entend faciliter la mise en place d’un cadre national pour les services climatologiques (CNSC) par les Services météorologiques et hydrologiques nationaux (SMHN) et par leurs partenaires au sein des cinq composantes du Cadre mondial pour les services climatologiques (CMSC). Un cadre national assure la coordination des actions engagées afin que les institutions se concertent sur l’élaboration, la production, la communication, la fourniture et l’utilisation des services climatologiques à l’appui de la prise de décisions dans les secteurs socio-économiques sensibles au cli ...
编制WMO改革路线图 : 技术委员会和其他机构
世界气象组织 (WMO) - 世界气象组织 (WMO), 2018إن إعادة ھیكلة المنظمة ( WMO ) المشار إلیھا أعلاه ستعزز المشاركة الإقلیمیة الاستباقیة وبناء القدرات. وعملاً على تلبیة الطلب العالمي المتنامي على الخبرة المتخصصة في مجالات الطقس والمناخ والماء، تكفل أحكام الإصلاح ألا یتخلف أي عضو عن الركب.
خریطة إصلاح المنظمة : اللجان الفنية والهيئات الأخرى
إن إعادة ھیكلة المنظمة ( WMO ) المشار إلیھا أعلاه ستعزز المشاركة الإقلیمیة الاستباقیة وبناء القدرات. وعملاً على تلبیة الطلب العالمي المتنامي على الخبرة المتخصصة في مجالات الطقس والمناخ والماء، تكفل أحكام الإصلاح ألا یتخلف أي عضو عن الركب.
编制WMO改革路线图
世界气象组织 (WMO) - 世界气象组织 (WMO), 2018إن إعادة ھیكلة المنظمة ( WMO ) المشار إلیھا أعلاه ستعزز المشاركة الإقلیمیة الاستباقیة وبناء القدرات. وعملاً على تلبیة الطلب العالمي المتنامي على الخبرة المتخصصة في مجالات الطقس والمناخ والماء، تكفل أحكام الإصلاح ألا یتخلف أي عضو عن الركب.
خریطة إصلاح المنظمة : (WMO)
إن إعادة ھیكلة المنظمة ( WMO ) المشار إلیھا أعلاه ستعزز المشاركة الإقلیمیة الاستباقیة وبناء القدرات. وعملاً على تلبیة الطلب العالمي المتنامي على الخبرة المتخصصة في مجالات الطقس والمناخ والماء، تكفل أحكام الإصلاح ألا یتخلف أي عضو عن الركب.
21世纪的WMO
世界气象组织 (WMO) - 世界气象组织 (WMO), 2018إن إعادة ھیكلة المنظمة ( WMO ) المشار إلیھا أعلاه ستعزز المشاركة الإقلیمیة الاستباقیة وبناء القدرات. وعملاً على تلبیة الطلب العالمي المتنامي على الخبرة المتخصصة في مجالات الطقس والمناخ والماء، تكفل أحكام الإصلاح ألا یتخلف أي عضو عن الركب.
الهيكل المقترح
إن إعادة ھیكلة المنظمة ( WMO ) المشار إلیھا أعلاه ستعزز المشاركة الإقلیمیة الاستباقیة وبناء القدرات. وعملاً على تلبیة الطلب العالمي المتنامي على الخبرة المتخصصة في مجالات الطقس والمناخ والماء، تكفل أحكام الإصلاح ألا یتخلف أي عضو عن الركب.
ВМО в XXI веке
Такая реструктуризация Организации расширит региональное участие и развитие потенциала в упредительном режиме. В целях реагирования на растущий спрос на экспертные знания в области погоды, климата и воды положения о реформе обеспечивают, чтобы ни один Член не остался без внимания.
La OMM en el siglo XXI
La reestructuración de la Organización mejorará su participación activa a nivel regional y el desarrollo de capacidad. En nuestra respuesta a la necesidad creciente de conocimientos técnicos sobre el tiempo, el clima y el agua, las disposiciones de la reforma velan por que ninguno de los Miembros de la OMM se quede atrás.
L’OMM au XXIe siècle
Cette restructuration permettra à l’Organisation de s’engager plus résolument sur le front régional et de développer les capacités des Régions. En s’attachant à répondre par cette réforme à la demande mondiale de savoir-faire dans les domaines du temps du climat et de l’eau, l’OMM veillera à n’oublier aucun de ses Membres.
2017年年度报告 : 决策服务
本年度报告可概述这一进展情况。在这一年中，新设 的WMO HydroHub开始鼓励创新和社区的参与，以促 进水文测量更具可持续性。WMO成为北极理事会的正 式观察员，并启动了“极地预测年”以改进对北极和南极 的预测。国家机构发射并业务运行了先进的下一代气象 卫星。WMO全球大气监视网（GAW）扩大了其报告范 围，涵盖了活性气体和浮尘。我们加强了与联合国其他 组织的伙伴关系。我们派遣了一名气象预报员到联合国 行动与危机中心，这扩展了情景报告和分析的范围，以 帮助决策者加强其主动减轻灾害风险和援助救援工作。 合计9600万美元的WMO各个项目协助了全球每个区域的 国家。
Годовой отчет за 2017 год : Обслуживание для принятия реше
Данный годовой отчет дает представление о текущем состоянии прогресса в данной области. В течение только одного этого года новый центр ГидроХаб ВМО начал ра- боту по стимулированию инновационной деятельности и взаимодействию с населением для придания гидрологи- ческим измерениям более устойчивого характера. ВМО стала официальным наблюдателем в Арктическом совете и открыла Год полярного прогнозирования для улучше- ния предсказаний для Арктики и Антарктики. Националь- ными ведомствами были запущены и введены в строй высокотехнологичные метеорологические спутники сле- дующего поколения. Глобальна ...
التقریر السنوي لعام 2017 : تقديم الخدمات من أجل صنع القرار
ويوفر ھذا التقرير السنوي لمحة خاطفة عن ھذا التقدم. ففي خلال ھذا العام وحده بدأ المركز الهیدرولوجي ( HydroHub ) الجديد التابع للمنظمة ( WMO ) في تحفیز الابتكار والمشاركة المجتمعیة لجعل القیاسات الهیدرولوجیة أكثر استدامة. وأصبحت المنظمة ( (WMO مراقباً رسمیاً لدى مجلس المنطقة القطبة الشمالیة وأطلقت سنة التنبؤات القطبیة لتحسین التنبؤات المتعلقة بالمنطقة القطبیة الشمالیة والمنطقة القطبیة الجنوبیة. وأطلقت الوكالات الوطنیة وشغلت سواتل الجیل التالي المتطورة للأرصاد الجوية . ووسّعت المراقبة العالمیة للغلاف الجوي ( GAW ) التابعة للمنظمة ( WMO ) نطاق تقاريرھا لتغطي الغازات التفاعلیة والتراب المحمول جواً. ...
Informe anual de 2017 : Servicios en apoyo a la adopción de decisiones
En el presente informe anual se proporciona un panorama de estos avances. Durante el transcurso de solo este año, el nuevo mecanismo de la OMM denominado HydroHub comenzó a fomentar las innovaciones y la participación de la comunidad en la realización de mediciones hidrológicas más sostenibles. La OMM se convirtió en observador oficial ante el Consejo Ártico y puso en marcha el Año de la Predicción Polar a fin de mejorar las predicciones para el Ártico y la Antártida. Los organismos nacionales lanzaron y pusieron en funcionamiento satélites meteorológicos avanzados de nueva generación. La Vigi ...
Rapport annuel 2017 : Des services à l’appui de la prise de décisions
Le présent rapport annuel donne un aperçu de ces avancées. Au cours de l’année écoulée, le nouveau mécanisme HydroHub de l’OMM a commencé à encourager l’innovation et favoriser la participation des utilisateurs afin d’accroître la viabilité des mesures hydrologiques. L’OMM est devenue observateur officiel auprès du Conseil de l’Arctique et a lancé l’Année de la prévision polaire afin d’améliorer les prévisions pour l’Arctique et l’Antarctique. Des organismes nationaux ont lancé et mis en service des satellites météorologiques perfectionnés de dernière génération. Les paramètres couverts par le ...
مبادئ توجيهية خطوة بخطوة لإنشاء إطار وطني للخدمات المناخية
وتفسّر ھذه الوثیقة كیفیة بدء وتطوير إطار وطني وظیفي للخدمات المناخیة ( NFCS ) سیُستخدم كآلیة تنسیق رئیسیة للجمع ما بین الجهات المعنیة صاحبة المصلحة على كل من الصعید المحلي والوطني والإقلیمي والعالمي الضرورية للنجاح في إعداد وتقديم خدمات مناخیة مصمّمة على نحو مشترك ومُعدَّة على نحو مشترك مع المستخدمین ومن أجلهم، تربط بفعالیة المعارف المناخیة بالعمل على أرض الواقع على الصعیدين الوطني والمحلي.
建立国家气候服务框架的步骤 指南
本文阐释了如何创建和开发功能性NFCS，将其作为关键的协调机制，将必要的地方、国家、区域 和全球利益相关方联合起来，以便成功打造与用户共同设计和联合制作的气候服务并为用户提供， 同时将气候知识与国家和地方层面的落地行动有效衔接。
Руководство по сети прямого вещания для ретрансляции данных с низкоорбитальных спутников в режиме времени, близком к реальному
Цель настоящего Руководства заключается в определении минимальных технических спецификаций и процедур, применимых к прямой вещательной сети для ретрансляции данных со спутников на низкой орбите в режиме времени, близком к реальному (DBNet), и в предоставлении руководящих указаний для осуществления этих спецификаций и процедур.
В настоящем Руководстве глаголы в настоящем времени в изъявительном наклонении используются при ссылке на стандарты, необходимые для надлежащего функционирования DBNet, а глаголы, выражающие долженствование, — на технические спецификации и процедуры, которые позв ...
Guía sobre la Red de Transmisión Directa para la retransmisión en tiempo casi real de datos de satélites en órbita terrestre baja
La finalidad de esta Guía es definir las especificaciones y los procedimientos técnicos mínimos aplicables a la Red de Transmisión Directa para la retransmisión en tiempo casi real de datos de satélites en órbita terrestre baja (DBNet) y proporcionar orientación para su aplicación.
En la presente Guía, el verbo “deber” en el futuro se utiliza para referirse a las especificaciones y los procedimientos técnicos necesarios para que la DBNet funcione debidamente, mientras que el condicional se emplea para referirse a los que mejorarían el funcionamiento de la Red. Las especificacion ...
Guide du Réseau de réception directe pour la retransmission en temps quasi réel des données de satellites en orbite basse
Le présent guide a pour objet de définir les procédures et spécifications techniques minimales applicables au Réseau de réception directe pour la retransmission en temps quasi réel des données de satellites en orbite basse (DBNet) et de fournir un certain nombre d’indications concernant leur mise en oeuvre.
Dans la présente publication, le verbe «devoir» conjugué au présent ou au futur est employé pour désigner les procédures et spécifications techniques indispensables au bon fonctionnement du DBNet, tandis qu’il est conjugué au conditionnel lorsqu’il est fait référence à celles ...
Guide to the Direct Broadcast Network for Near-real-time Relay of Low Earth Orbit Satellite Data
The purpose of this Guide is to define the minimum technical specifications and procedures applicable to the Direct Broadcast Network for Near-real-time Relay of Low Earth Orbit Satellite Data (DBNet) and to provide guidance for implementing these specifications and procedures.
In the present Guide, the term “shall” is used when referring to the technical specifications and procedures that have to be applied for DBNet to work properly, and the term “should” when referring to those that would enhance the proper functioning of DBNet. The DBNet technical specifications are applica ...
Guide du système mondial d'observation
Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM) - OMM, 2017 (édition 2010, mise à jour en 2017; OMM-No. 488)Le présent guide a pour objet premier de fournir des renseignements pratiques sur l’élaboration, l’organisation, la mise en oeuvre et l’exploitation du Système mondial d’observation afin d’encourager la participation de tous les Membres à ce dernier et d’optimiser son utilité pour chacun d’eux. Ce guide, qui explique et décrit les pratiques, les procédures et les spécifications du SMO, vise à aider le personnel technique et administratif responsable, dans les Services météorologiques nationaux, des réseaux de stations d’observation, à élaborer les instructions pour l’observation au plan nation ...
Guide to the Implementation of Quality Management Systems for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services and Other Relevant Service Providers
The objective of this publication is to provide guidance to WMO Members on how to develop and implement a quality management system (QMS). The Guide details the steps required to obtain certification of compliance with the ISO standard ISO 9001:2015, Quality Management System – Requirements (ISO, 2015c)It also provides the steps for transition from ISO standard ISO 9001:2008 (ISO, 2008) to standard ISO 9001:2015 (ISO, 2015c). It is especially focused on WMO Member National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs). However, it could be successfully utilized by other service providers, ...
Guidelines on the Role, Operation and Management of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services
These Guidelines are intended to provide a one-stop, consistent and contemporary reference resource from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) for managers of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs). They should help with many of the challenges that directors and managers of NMHSs face, including:
– Ensuring that the NMHS is able to meet national needs for meteorological, hydrological and related data and services;
– Responding to newly identified challenges in a rapidly changing world;
– Clarifying and articulating the mandate of the NMHS;
– ...Basic Satellite Imagery Interpretation
This lesson teaches the basics of satellite image interpretation to forecasters, meteorology students, and other interested learners, with an emphasis on the African region. It begins by briefly describing visible, infrared, and water vapour channels, as well as RGBs and derived products. From there, it teaches learners how to interpret clouds and surface features using various channels and products. This sets the stage for the final section, where learners practice identifying features using assorted imagery and products. The lesson uses Meteosat Second Generation imagery over Africa and, to ...Gravity for Geodesy II: Applications
Gravity is an important part of geodesy, with implications for height measurements and many other applications. In this module, we explore the concept of equipotential surfaces and relate them to gravity. Then we discuss geodetic applications that rely on accurate gravity measurements, including leveling surveys and floodplain mapping. We introduce a special surface based on gravity, called the gravimetric geoid, and explain why we want to use it as a reference datum. We discuss how to measure Earth’s gravity and introduce you to the National Geodetic Survey’s GRAV-D project, including how and ...Training Tutorials and Datasets for GOES-R/JPSS New Generation Satellite Aerosol Products
These free training resources include video tutorials as well as case studies with accompanying data and imagery. The resources introduce the new generation of aerosol products available from the JPSS series of polar-orbiting satellites (SNPP/VIIRS) and the GOES-R series of geostationary satellites (GOES-16/ABI). Users will learn about the types of satellite aerosol products available, including aerosol optical depth/thickness (AOD/AOT) and aerosol detection (smoke/dust masks), as well as complimentary satellite products, such as fire radiative power (FRP) hotspots and visible color imagery (R ...What's Coming in Hydrologic Impacts Studies?
In this recorded webinar from the Hydrologic Impacts Under Climate Change (HIUCC) course (June 2017), Dr. Julie Vano describes what the near future will likely bring in terms of hydrologic impacts studies. Her talk is parsed into four sections. Section 1 summarizes ongoing research. Section 2 discusses the sharing of hydro-climate information. Section 3 moves into the future and describes the process of planning, executing, and evaluation a climate impacts study. Section 4 provides concluding thoughts from Dr. Vano and includes three questions (and answers) from the HIUCC course attendees.Statistical Methods in the NWS National Blend of Global Models Part 2
This lesson introduces users to the statistics used in generating the various weather element forecasts included in version 2 and 3 of the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) National Blend of Global Models (NBM). This Level 3 lesson is intended for forecasters and users of NWS forecast products; some prior knowledge of numerical weather prediction and statistics is useful. Learners will be introduced to the analysis of record used to calibrate the NBM’s bias and error estimates. Learners will also explore the bias correction, weighting, and post-processing procedures used to produce the forec ...COSMIC: Atmospheric Remote Sensing for Weather, Climate, and the Ionosphere
This video provides an introduction to the Constellation Observing System for Meteorology, Ionosphere, and Climate (COSMIC), including information about the COSMIC-2 mission. COSMIC uses a technique called radio occultation to profile temperature, water vapor, and ionospheric information within Earth's atmosphere. The high-quality, high-resolution data contribute to improvements in numerical weather prediction, hurricane forecasts, climate studies, and ionospheric analyses. This full video resource covering COSMIC data and science is hosted on COMET's YouTube Channel. A short video highlightin ...GOES-R Series Faculty Virtual Course: Geostationary Lightning Mapper
In this webinar recording Scott Rudlosky and Geoffrey Stano discuss and demonstrate the capabilities of the GOES-R/16 Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) in both operational and research applications. You will learn how the GLM, the first lightning mapper in geostationary orbit, differs from land-based lightning detection. The presenters summarize important processes known as lightning events, group, flashes, and lightning jumps and show products that illustrate the location and areal extent of lightning, and its evolution in cloud systems. With this information you should be able to integrat ...GOES-R Series Faculty Virtual Course: Severe Storms
In this webinar recording, Michael Bowlan explains how GOES-R/16 can help improve forecasts of severe storms and provide forecasters with real-time information about lightning, flooding potential and other hazards. The high-resolution Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) data can indicate whether thunderstorm updrafts are gathering strength or weakening, helping aid forecasters in making warning decisions. The ABI can also aid in identifying storms and convective complexes that have stalled or are “training”, which can signal a flood risk and help forecasters issue flood or flash flood warnings soon ...Foundations of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
This lesson provides a technical introduction to Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), covering theory, procedures, and accuracy issues. Aimed at professionals in a “geospatial science” field, including engineers, surveyors, meteorologists, geographers and GIS professionals, it will also be useful for emergency managers, and technically-inclined members of the general public with appropriate math and/or science background. For those who may currently see GPS/GNSS as a “black box”, this 1.5 hour lesson provides an understanding of the underlying principles and concepts to support correctl ...Local Tropical Cyclone Precipitation Forecasting and Communication
This lesson introduces learners to the challenges in predicting and communicating localized tropical cyclone (TC) rainfall threats. The lesson discusses the key ingredients conducive for heavy TC rainfall, and the tools used by the National Weather Service to forecast it. Learners work through a TC case to practice interpreting precipitation guidance correctly and communicating the threat and impacts. The lesson also highlights the issuance of flash flood emergencies and areal flood warnings during TC events, and how to best communicate TC rainfall impacts for a local area. The lesson will tak ...GOES-R Series Faculty Virtual Course: Tropical Cyclones
In this webinar recording, Andrea Schumacher demonstrates the GOES-R series' new capabilities for real-time tropical cyclone analysis and monitoring, which will contribute significantly to improved hurricane track and intensity forecasts. The GOES-16 imager will provide dramatic new views of tropical cyclone phenomena, offering vastly improved time and spatial resolution as well as color composite images to enhance cloud bands and other features. This webinar will also explore the role of the Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) in helping identify areas of strong thunderstorms associated with ...Dam Failure Concepts and Modeling
This lesson provides an in-depth case study to illustrate principles of dam failure modeling and examines some of the critical data inputs and outputs. Output is provided from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers HEC-RAS model for simulated failures of a large dam. Several simulations are presented that show the impact from varying the size of the breach and the time it takes the breach to fully develop. The lesson also summarizes several infamous large dam failures from around the world and the impacts from other factors are such as reservoir shape and size, the age of the dam, and the material u ...Met 101: Introduction to the World's Oceans
This short lesson provides an overview of the world's oceans, including information about geography, physical properties, major currents, and the effects of oceans on weather and climate. Brief information about wind waves, swell, and tides and the drivers of each of these phenomena are included along with an introduction to ocean measurements.Instrumentation and Measurement of Atmospheric Temperature
This lesson offers a comprehensive overview of temperature measurement as related to the atmosphere, bodies of water, soils, and other parts of Earth’s surface. The lesson begins by defining temperature and why it is an important property to characterize. It provides details about the properties and characteristics of sensors used for temperature measurements and the advantages and disadvantages of different sensors depending on the application. Lastly, the lesson outlines the methods used for measuring different types of temperature, from soil to the free atmosphere.Web-Based Ensemble Tools: Ensemble Situational Awareness Table
The National Weather Service (NWS) Western Region (WR) has developed a Ensemble Situational Awareness Table (ESAT), which uses probabilistic NWP to bring attention to the potential for extreme events, especially in middle-range forecasts. The lesson, which is the first of two on the ESAT, describes the ESAT and how its data can be used to support assessment of extreme weather event forecasts. Additionally, statistical methods, including employment of reanalysis and NWP model climatologies (R-Climate and M-Climate, respectively) are described in reference to the products available in the ESAT.Communicating Impacts and Mitigation for Wind Chill and Extreme Cold
Extremely cold air comes every winter to at least part of the United States and affects millions of people. Arctic air and brisk winds can lead to dangerously cold wind chill values, resulting in frostbite and hypothermia. About 63% of weather-related deaths in the U.S. result from exposure to excessive cold and/or hypothermia. Extreme cold can also lead to significant damage to buildings and infrastructure, resulting in $500-million in average annual insured losses. This lesson describes the potential impacts of cold wind chill values and extremely cold temperatures, and explores ways forecas ...GOES-R Series Faculty Virtual Course: Multispectral RGB Composites
In this webinar recording Dr. Emily Berndt and Dr. Michael Folmer discuss the capabilities of the GOES-R/16 Red-Green-Blue (RGB) composites. Multispectral or RGB composites are qualitative, false color images designed to enhance specific features in the atmosphere that are important to forecasters, aviators, mariners, and emergency response officials. RGB composites have been enthusiastically integrated into forecast operations because of their ability to highlight the presence and evolution of important forecast phenomena. This presentation details the development of RGB composites and provid ...Using Climatology in Forecasting Convection in West and Central Africa
This case-study lesson provides an opportunity to apply the information in the ASMET lesson “Satellite-Derived Climatology Products for Monitoring Convection Over West and Central Africa” to a case that occurred over West and Central Africa in June 2014. It demonstrates how to integrate climatology information with satellite, global instability indices (GII), and NWP data when convection is forecast to occur.Gravity for Geodesy I: Foundations
The first of a two-part series, this 40-50 minute non-narrated interactive lesson is intended to help professionals with basic science background better understand the Earth’s gravity field and what causes its variations. Of particular interest to earth/physical scientists as well as surveying engineers, this lesson covers Newton’s laws with a focus on Earth’s gravity field as it applies to geodesy. After a review of the basics of Newtonian gravitation and gravity, it explores how density, altitude, and latitude affect gravity.High-Frequency Radar: Supporting Critical Coastal Operations with Real-time Surface Current Data
Produced in collaboration between NOAA’s National Ocean Service (NOS) US Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Program Office and The COMET Program, this video explains how high-frequency radar (known as HF radar) is used to provide detailed information in real-time on coastal ocean surface currents. It describes the important role that HF radar products play in critical coastal operations such as hazardous spill response. Finally, it covers basic capabilities and strengths of HF radar as well as how to access coastal current data. Coastal decision-makers and managers across all levels of g ...Fire Weather Forecasting: Clear Communications, Second Edition
This lesson will introduce National Weather Service (NWS) forecasters to the communication strategies used for decision support services during wildland fire incidents. It also serves as a baseline for practices that leverage unique NWS capabilities to assist land management, firefighting, and emergency management entities in critical decision making. The learners will work through a simulation to see the effects of their communication choices on decisions made by fire personnel. The lesson replaces an earlier edition produced in 2008.GOES-R Series Faculty Virtual Course: Advanced Baseline Imager
In this webinar recording, Tim Schmit demonstrates the improved temporal, spatial, spectral and calibration attributes of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) on the GOES-R series. The main uses for each of the sixteen spectral bands will be covered, using examples from the recently launched GOES-16 ABI. Imagery and data loops for various types of atmospheric phenomena will be presented to illustrate the improved spectral capabilities and higher temporal and spatial resolution of the ABI. This is a recorded webinar presented by an instructor at his home institution. Audio variations may exist.Met 101: Basic Weather Processes
This lesson provides an overview of basic weather processes, beginning with how the distribution of incoming solar energy helps to establish Earth’s atmospheric circulations. Learners will gain an understanding of the differences between weather and climate, and how Earth’s winds tend to have dominant patterns determined by region. An introduction to atmospheric stability, clouds, precipitation processes, and thunderstorm characteristics is also included, along with an introduction to weather impacts affecting aviation operations.Impacts TAF Board Videos
This series of videos, produced in collaboration with NOAA and the FAA, provides an introduction to the new Impacts TAF Board tactical decision aid. Introducing the Impacts TAF Board (3:00) The new Aviation Weather Center (AWC) Impacts TAF Board helps aviation professionals easily monitor when and where airport operations will be impacted by the weather. This video introduces the history, purpose and benefits of the board. Using the Impacts TAF Board (4:20) This video explores the Impacts TAF Board website and explains the key elements of the board and how to use them.Communicating Winter Weather Surface Impacts
This lesson will introduce National Weather Service (NWS) forecasters to the benefits of pre-season coordination in understanding the critical needs of decision-makers, particularly the state and local Departments of Transportation (DOTs). The strategies used by DOTs to mitigate road impacts during the winter and how the NWS can best support their needs are also discussed. Learners will gain insight into the common methods of collaboration between the NWS and DOT, and the different types of winter weather events in which they work together. Learners will also practice communicating winter weat ...GOES-R Launch Workshop for Broadcast Meteorologists, November 2016
This lesson consists of presentations by nine professionals from NOAA and NASA recorded at the GOES-R Workshop for Broadcast Meteorologists at Kennedy Space Center. The workshop was offered by StormCenter Communications, Inc. in partnership with the COMET Program in conjunction with the November 2016 GOES-R launch. These presentations introduce broadcast meteorologists to the new capabilities of this next-generation weather satellite and cover topics including new instrumentation and data available via the GOES-R series, and how the imagery will improve forecasting. After completing this lesso ...Using the Local Climate Analysis Tool (LCAT) for Water Resilience Decisions
This lesson offers users of climate information a demonstration of the utility of the Local Climate Analysis Tool (LCAT) for water resources applications. The training follows a NOAA Climate Resilience Toolkit case study in Tampa, Florida, and illustrates how LCAT analyses can be used to inform the steps to climate resilience outlined in the Toolkit. This text-based, interactive lesson will be accessible to anyone using LCAT for water resources decision-making, though will be most useful to those with some familiarity with drought/water resources questions and information needs. Some backgroun ...Foundations of Meteorological Instrumentation and Measurements
This lesson provides an introduction to the instrumentation used for meteorological measurements. Aimed at undergraduate and graduate students in meteorology and the atmospheric sciences, it examines the types of observing systems available to measure temperature, pressure, humidity, trace gases, clouds and aerosols, winds, precipitation, and radiation. Learners will explore the main components of an instrument and become acquainted with performance characteristics including types of errors. This introductory lesson provides a foundation for more detailed training focused on measurement of spe ...Advances in Space-Based Nighttime Visible Observation, 2nd Edition
This updated one-hour lesson explores the types of atmospheric and surface features that can be observed at night. It describes recent technical improvements in nighttime visible imaging with the VIIRS Day/Night Band on board the Suomi NPP and JPSS satellites, and the lunar phases and other conditions necessary for effective nighttime visible imaging. This lays the foundation for the rest of the lesson, which explores operational uses of nighttime visible observations. These include the detection and monitoring of city lights, tropical cyclones, fog and stratus, polar nights, auroras, fires an ...Meteorological Instrument Performance Characteristics
This advanced lesson explores the performance characteristics of instrumentation used for meteorological measurements. Static performance characteristics are examined in the context of calibration, which offers a means to determine an instrument's response. Dynamic performance characteristics, including first and second order inputs, are discussed using three classic examples: step or impulse, ramp or time varying, and oscillatory inputs. The lesson provides information about the effects of representativeness and regional homogeneity on measurements, and also describes processes for obtaining ...COMET Translation Resource Center
English Description The COMET Translation Resource Center supports the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) community's efforts to expand the availability of training materials through translation. Here you'll find resources to guide and support your translation efforts and a forum to exchange ideas and resources. The site hosts the Guide to Translation Project Management which was developed as a collaborative WMO Global Campus project by The COMET Program and the Meteorological Service of Canada with funding by NOAA’s National Weather Service International Activities Office. The guide is a ...Introduction to EPS Theory
This lesson introduces the concepts needed to understand and use ensemble prediction system (EPS) products. It describes basic statistical quantities and methods used to develop EPS products, such as probability distribution functions (PDFs) and cumulative distribution functions (CDFs). From there, it discusses ways of using EPS products compared to deterministic products. The final section briefly introduces nine common EPS products. The lesson is a prerequisite for the EPS Products Reference Guide.Forecasting Aviation Convective Impacts with INSITE
The National Weather Service (NWS) has developed the INSITE tool (INtegrated Support for Impacted air-Traffic Environments) to improve NWS convective impact forecasts by providing functionality that enables forecasters to include more precise impact areas in aviation convective weather forecast products. The tool lets forecasters identify potential constraints to the National Airspace System by combining forecast weather and air-traffic data. Improved convective weather forecast products can reduce delays in air-traffic and increase efficiency in the National Airspace System (NAS). In this 45- ...GOES-R Series Faculty Virtual Course: RapidScan Imaging
In this webinar recording, Dr. Dan Lindsey presents GOES-16/GOES-R 30-second and 1-minute rapid scan imagery to demonstrate unprecedented views of convection, wildfire, storm intensification, and other quickly-evolving features. GOES-16 rapid scan also enables cloud and feature tracking in and around tropical cyclones. The webinar includes examples of how rapid scan sectors may be prioritized and selected by the National Weather Service. Instructions about how to obtain and use archived data are also provided. This is a recorded webinar presented by an instructor at his home institution. Audio ...WPC Rainfall Guidance for Tropical Cyclones
This lesson introduces learners to the challenges in predicting precipitation associated with tropical cyclones (TCs). It also provides an overview of the deterministic and probabilistic rainfall guidance products issued by the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) to forecast TC-related precipitation. Learners work through a TC case to practice interpreting the guidance correctly and communicating the precipitation threat. The lesson also highlights the different interpretations of probabilistic products from the WPC and National Hurricane Center, and the need for collaboration between national cen ...Communicating Forecast Uncertainty, European Case
This lesson is a follow-on to COMET’s Communicating Forecast Uncertainty lesson, which introduces research findings on the effective communication of uncertainty information and enables learners to apply them to a North American case. This lesson focuses on a European winter weather case and provides an additional opportunity to evaluate end-user needs and formulate effective responses to their questions based on the research findings. Learners are strongly encouraged to take Communicating Forecast Uncertainty before starting this lesson. The lesson is aimed at experienced forecasters with kno ...Reservoir Pool Elevation: Considerations for Long-term Asset Management and Planning
Long-term management of critical water resources infrastructure needs to incorporate projected changes to environmental conditions. Reservoirs form the heart of water resource assets. Long-range plans for the repair, replacement, maintenance and renovation of these facilities depend on accurate projections of reservoir pool elevations. Environmental conditions, in turn, dictate the magnitude and timing of inflows and outflows from reservoirs, and thus the resulting water surface elevation. This lesson explores the factors that affect reservoir pool elevation and the considerations and challeng ...
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