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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 ...
Available online: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1304
Published by: The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research ; 2018
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 these include products for NWP models, clouds, precipitation, aerosols, trace gases, as well as a variety of land and ocean surface properties. This lesson is part of the Satellite Foundational Course for JPSS (SatFC-J).
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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 ...
Available online: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1375
Published by: The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research ; 2018
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 elements for aviation and winter weather forecasting including precipitation type; and new QPF, cloud bases, ceilings, and visibilities New computation methods for wind direction and doubling of model components for ocean winds NBM v3.0 products have different characteristics from the previous v2.0. Coupled with the new “ToD” paradigm and new weather elements, the new NBM v3.0 results in big changes to forecast operations. This lesson starts with a five-minute video that describes these changes. Then to illustrate how forecast operations will be affected, we follow forecasters through important parts of a day shift, using NBM products to predict a winter storm.
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Format: Digital (Standard Copyright)Tags: Weather forecasting ; Mesoscale ; Numerical weather prediction ; Lesson/ Tutorial ; Aviation ; NWP Skills and Knowledge for Operational Meteorologists
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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.
Available online: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1394
Published by: The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research ; 2018
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.
Available online: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1405
Published by: The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research ; 2018
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.
Disclaimer regarding 3rd party resources: WMO endeavours to ensure, but cannot and does not guarantee the accuracy, accessibility, integrity and timeliness of the information available on its website. WMO may make changes to the content of this website at any time without notice.
The responsibility for opinions expressed in articles, publications, studies and other contributions rests solely with their authors, and their posting on this website does not constitute an endorsement by WMO of the opinion expressed therein.
WMO shall not be liable for any damages incurred as a result of the use of its website. Please do not misuse our website.Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Standard Copyright)Tags: Satellite ; Weather forecasting ; Mesoscale ; Data assimilation ; Remote sensing ; Convection ; Lesson/ Tutorial ; Satellite Skills and Knowledge for Operational Meteorologists
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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 ...
Available online: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1376
Published by: The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research ; 2018
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 features is still somewhat limited. Poorly resolved physical features will still result in analysis and forecast error in some circumstances.
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The responsibility for opinions expressed in articles, publications, studies and other contributions rests solely with their authors, and their posting on this website does not constitute an endorsement by WMO of the opinion expressed therein.
WMO shall not be liable for any damages incurred as a result of the use of its website. Please do not misuse our website.Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Standard Copyright)Tags: Weather forecasting ; Numerical weather prediction ; Lesson/ Tutorial ; NWP Skills and Knowledge for Operational Meteorologists
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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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The Value of Accurate Water Levels
NOAA’s Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) operates the National Water Level Observation Network (NWLON) a system of water level sensors, that form the backbone of our nation’s coastal observation infrastructure. This short video, intended for decision makers and the general public, describes the value of accurate NWLON water level data provided by CO-OPS.
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Operational Environmental Monitoring Applications using the Community Satellite Processing Package (CSPP)
This resource demonstrates the variety of satellite imagery and products accessible through the Community Satellite Processing Package (CSPP). Two videos, the first focused on imagery applications and the second on microwave applications, provide an overview of the types of weather and environmental information available through CSPP. Using CSPP, forecasters and others needing timely access to data can download and display imagery and products from Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) instruments. The resource provides some background information for obtaining and using the CSPP software, which ...
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SatFC-J: The VIIRS Day/Night Band
This lesson introduces the innovative Day/Night Band (DNB). Producing both daytime and nighttime visible images, the unique aspect of the DNB is its nocturnal low-light imaging capability. It views reflected moonlight from clouds and Earth's surface, surface light emissions from various natural sources (such as fires) and anthropogenic sources (such as city lights and gas flares), and even from certain atmospheric light emissions such as the aurora, airglow, and lightning flashes. The lesson describes the capabilities and benefits of the DNB, in particular using the Near-Constant Contrast (NCC ...
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Física del caos en la predicción meteorológica
AEMET, 2018Over 100 experts in weather and climate modeling, numerical and operational forecasting, and related areas have come together to write this compendium of knowledge that addresses a diversity of maters such as history and foundations of meteorology, ensemble prediction systems, probabilistic forecasting and its applications, climatic change and social aspects, cases of study of special meteorological events, etc.
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GOES-16 GLM Case Exercise: Buenos Aires Tornado and Hail Event
The Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) flies aboard the GOES-R series satellites and provides lightning detection data at a quality and resolution not previously available from space. The GLM's continuous lightning monitoring capability is a valuable asset to detecting and monitoring developing thunderstorms 24 hours a day. This 30 minute lesson introduces learners to the benefits of using Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) observations in assessing convection. Learners will explore a severe weather event near Buenos Aires, Argentina, and practice using GLM observations to determine initia ...
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Handbook collection. Public Information and Warnings Handbook
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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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Report and Recommendations of the Thirty-seventh Meeting of the Financial Advisory Committee to the Seventeeth session of the Executive Council : EC-70/INF. 16.1(1); 20.VI.2018
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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:
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البرنامج الفضائي, 12. المبادئ التوجیهیة بشأن المهارات والمعارف الساتلیة اللازمة لأخصائیي الأرصاد الجوية التطبیقیة
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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。
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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。
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Directrices de la Organización Meteorológica Mundial sobre la generación de un conjunto definido de productos nacionales de vigilancia del clima (OMM-N° 1204)
La finalidad de la presente publicación consiste en proporcionar especificaciones para esa lista breve de productos nacionales de vigilancia del clima, que prácticamente todos los países pueden producir de manera coherente y fácil. El hecho de disponer de una lista de productos nacionales de vigilancia del clima claramente definidos debería servir para que los países con menos recursos puedan concentrar sus esfuerzos en un número reducido de productos de gran aplicabilidad e interés.
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Directives de l’OMM sur l’élaboration d’un ensemble défini de produits nationaux de surveillance du climat (OMM-N° 1204)
La présente publication a pour vocation de définir les caractéristiques des produits qui figurent sur cette liste et qui peuvent être élaborés facilement et de la même façon par la plupart des pays, y compris ceux dont les ressources sont limitées et qui devraient ainsi pouvoir concentrer leurs efforts sur un petit nombre d’indicateurs pertinents aux applications multiples.
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WMO Guidelines on Generating a Defined Set of National Climate Monitoring Products (WMO-No. 1204)
The aim of this publication is to provide a specification for the shortlist of NCMPs that can be produced consistently and easily by most countries. By having clearly defined NCMPs, it should be possible for countries with fewer resources to focus their efforts on a small number of products that have wide applicability and interest.
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Guía para la aplicación de sistemas de gestión de la calidad para los Servicios Meteorológicos e Hidrológicos Nacionales y otros proveedores de servicios pertinentes
El objetivo del presente documento es ofrecer orientación sobre la elaboración y la aplicación de un sistema de gestión de la calidad con el fin de garantizar y mejorar la calidad de los productos y Servicios Meteorológicos e Hidrológicos Nacionales (SMHN). Asimismo tiene por objeto describir con detalle los pasos necesarios para obtener el certificado de conformidad del sistema de gestión de la calidad de una organización de acuerdo con la norma de la Organización Internacional de Normalización (ISO) ISO 9001:2008 Sistemas de gestión de la calidad. Requisitos (ISO 9001). La presente Guía se b ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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;
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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