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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 ...
Available online: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1318
Published by: The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research ; 2017
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 why the U.S. and a number of other countries plan to use a gravity-based vertical datum.
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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 ...
Available online: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1378
Published by: The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research ; 2017
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 (RGBs). The emphasis is on operational applications for air quality, particularly fires/smoke and haze. The satellite aerosol product training resources are developed and maintained by the NOAA Satellite Air Quality Proving Ground (AQPG) project and are not produced, owned or hosted by UCAR/COMET.
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Format: Digital (Standard Copyright)Tags: Satellite ; Weather forecasting ; Air quality ; Remote sensing ; Lesson/ Tutorial ; Satellite Skills and Knowledge for Operational Meteorologists
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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.
Available online: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1289
Published by: The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research ; 2017
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.
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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: Climate ; Weather ; Climatology ; Satellite ; Flood ; Precipitation ; Snow ; Flash flood ; Tornado ; Turbulence ; Radiosonde ; Freezing rain ; Jet stream ; Remote sensing ; Lesson/ Tutorial
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Handbook on Use of Radio Spectrum for Meteorology : Weather, Water and Climate Monitoring and Prediction
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; International Telecommunication Union (ITU) - WMO, 2017 (WMO-No. 1197)The Handbook provides comprehensive technical and operational information on current observation applications and systems and on the use of radio frequencies by meteorological systems, including meteorological satellites, radiosondes, weather radars, wind profiler radars and spaceborne remote sensing instruments. It is intended for the meteorological (i.e. weather, water and climate) and radiocommunication communities, including governmental institutions, industry as well as the general public.
Handbook on Use of Radio Spectrum for Meteorology: Weather, Water and Climate Monitoring and Prediction
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World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; International Telecommunication Union
Published by: WMO ; 2017The Handbook provides comprehensive technical and operational information on current observation applications and systems and on the use of radio frequencies by meteorological systems, including meteorological satellites, radiosondes, weather radars, wind profiler radars and spaceborne remote sensing instruments. It is intended for the meteorological (i.e. weather, water and climate) and radiocommunication communities, including governmental institutions, industry as well as the general public.
Collection(s) and Series: WMO- No. 1197
Language(s): English; Other Languages: Russian, Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic
Format: Digital (Free)ISBN (or other code): 978-92-63-11197-5
Tags: Weather forecasting ; Radar meteorology ; Observations ; Satellite ; Radiosonde ; WMO Space Programme (SAT) ; Instruments and Methods of Observation Programme (IMOP) ; Radar Skills and Knowledge for Operational Meteorologists ; Satellite Skills and Knowledge for Operational Meteorologists ; Technical Publications
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Guidelines on Best Practices for Achieving User Readiness for New Meteorological Satellites
The current publication presents, in an integrated manner, best practices for user-readiness projects performed by user organizations (for example, NMHSs) as well as for satellite development programmes in support of user readiness. Definitions of and a timeline for deliverables are presented that should be made available by the satellite development programmes to user-readiness projects. The best practices documented here therefore apply to both user organizations (section 3) and satellite operators (section 5). The primary audiences for this publication are Members of the Coordination Group ...
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Published by: WMO ; 2017 (2017 edition)
The current publication presents, in an integrated manner, best practices for user-readiness projects performed by user organizations (for example, NMHSs) as well as for satellite development programmes in support of user readiness. Definitions of and a timeline for deliverables are presented that should be made available by the satellite development programmes to user-readiness projects. The best practices documented here therefore apply to both user organizations (section 3) and satellite operators (section 5). The primary audiences for this publication are Members of the Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites (CGMS) and WMO, but the broader user community can equally benefit from the information.
Collection(s) and Series: WMO- No. 1187
Language(s): English; Other Languages: French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic
Format: Digital (Free)ISBN (or other code): 978-92-63-11187-6
Tags: WMO Space Programme (SAT) ; Satellite ; Case/ Case study ; Guidelines ; Technical Publications
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Manual - Utilización del espectro radioeléctrico en meteorología : observación y predicción del clima, de los fenómenos meteorológicos y de los recursos hídricos
Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM); Unión Internacional de Telecomunicaciones (ITU) - OMM, 2017 (OMM-No. 1197)El Manual contiene información técnica y operacional completa sobre las actuales aplicaciones y sistemas de observación y sobre la utilización de frecuencias radioeléctricas por sistemas meteorológicos, incluidos satélites meteorológicos, radiosondas, radares meteorológicos, radares de perfil del viento y sistemas de teledetección a bordo de vehículos espaciales. Está destinado a las comunidades meteorológica (es decir, la que estudia los fenómenos meteorológicos, los recursos hídricos y el clima) y de radiocomunicaciones, incluidas las instituciones gubernamentales, la industria y el público ...
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Manuel Utilisation du spectre radioélectrique pour la météorologie : surveillance et prévisions concernant le climat, le temps et l’eau
Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM); Union internationale des télécommunications (ITU) - OMM, 2017 (OMM-No. 1197)Ce Manuel donne des informations techniques et opérationnelles complètes sur les systèmes et applications actuels d'observation et sur l'utilisation des fréquences radioélectriques par les systèmes météorologiques: satellites météorologiques, radiosondes, radars météorologiques, radars profileurs de vent, instruments de télédétection spatiale, etc. Il s'adresse à tous les membres intéressés des communautés de la météorologie (temps, eau et climat) et des radiocommunications, y compris les institutions publiques et le secteur privé, et au grand public.
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Справочник Использование радиочастотного спектра в метеорологии : прогнозирование и мониторинг погоды, климата и качества воды
Всемирная Метеорологическая Организация (BMO); Международный союз электросвязи (ITU) - BMO, 2017 (BMO-No. 1197)В справочнике содержится обширная техническая и оперативная информация о существующих приложениях и системах наблюдения и об использовании радиочастот метеорологическими системами, включающими метеорологические спутники, радиозонды, метеорологические радары, радары для профилирования ветра, а также приборы спутникового дистанционного зондирования. Он предназначен для метеорологического сообщества (т. e. погода, вода и климат) и сообщества электросвязи, включая государственные учреждения, отрасль и широкую общественность.
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气象用无线电频谱手册 : 天气、水、气候监测和预测
该手册提供了现有观测应用和系统以及气象系统所使用无线电频率方面的详尽记述和操作信
息,包括气象卫星、无线电探空仪、天气雷达、风廓线雷达和空基遥感仪器等。本书适用于气象 (即天气、水和气候)和无线电通信界人士(包括政府机构、业界和普通大众)。
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دليل استعمال الطيف الراديوي في الأرصاد الجوية: المراقبة والتنبؤ فيما يتعلق بالطقس والماء والمناخ
المنظمة العالمية للأرصاد ; International Telecommunication Union (ITU) - المنظمة العالمية للأرصاد, 2017 (مجموعة مطبوعات المنظمة-No. 1197)ويقدم هذا الدليل معلومات تقنية وتشغيلية شاملة بشأن تطبيقات الرصد الحالية ونظمها، واستعمال نظم الأرصاد الجوية للترددات الراديوية، بما فيها سواتل الأرصاد الج وية والمسابير الراديوية ورادارات الطقس ورادارات تصوير الريح وأجهزة الاستشعار عن ب عد المحمولة في الفضاء. وهو موجه للمتخصصين في الأرصاد الجوية )الطقس والماء والمناخ، على سبيل المثال( وفي هيئات الاتصالات الراديوية، بما فيها المؤسسات الحكومية، وقطاع الصناعة وعامة الجمهور
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Directives sur les bonnes pratiques pour préparer les utilisateurs aux nouveaux satellites météorologiques
La présente publication synthétise les bonnes pratiques pour les projets de préparation des utilisateurs mis en oeuvre par des organismes d’utilisateurs (par exemple, les SMHN) et pour les programmes de mise au point des satellites prévoyant la préparation des utilisateurs. Elle présente les résultats attendus de ces programmes pour les projets de préparation des utilisateurs ainsi que les délais impartis à cet effet.
Les bonnes pratiques ci-décrites s’appliquent donc à la fois aux organismes d’utilisateurs (section 3) et aux opérateurs de satellites (section 5).
La publication s ...
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新一代气象卫星实现用户就绪的最佳做法指南
В настоящей публикации комплексным образом представлены наилучшие практики для проектов по обеспечению готовности пользователей, выполняемых организациями-пользователями (например, НМГС), а также для программ по развертыванию спутников в поддержку готовности пользователей. В документе содержатся определения и сроки получения поставляемых результатов, которые должны быть переданы программами по развертыванию спутников проектам по обеспечению готовности пользователей.
Настоящая публикация преимущественно ориентирована на членов Координационной группы по метеорологическим спутникам (КГМС) ...
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Руководящие принципы по наилучшим практикам обеспечения готовности пользователей к использованию метеорологических спутников нового поколения
В настоящей публикации комплексным образом представлены наилучшие практики для проектов по обеспечению готовности пользователей, выполняемых организациями-пользователями (например, НМГС), а также для программ по развертыванию спутников в поддержку готовности пользователей. В документе содержатся определения и сроки получения поставляемых результатов, которые должны быть переданы программами по развертыванию спутников проектам по обеспечению готовности пользователей.
Настоящая публикация преимущественно ориентирована на членов Координационной группы по метеорологическим спутникам (КГМС) ...
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Directrices sobre las mejores prácticas para preparar a los usuarios de nuevos satélites meteorológicos
Esta publicación presenta, de manera integrada, las mejores prácticas para los proyectos de preparación de usuarios ejecutados por las organizaciones de usuarios (por ejemplo, los SMHN), así como para los programas de desarrollo de satélites en apoyo de la preparación de usuarios. Se incluyen definiciones y un calendario de entregables que los programas de desarrollo de satélites deberían poner a disposición de los proyectos de preparación de usuarios.
Esta publicación está destinada principalmente a Miembros del Grupo de coordinación de los satélites meteorológicos (GCSM) y de la OMM, ...
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