Advances in Microwave Remote Sensing: Ocean Wind Speed and Direction

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, 2005

This Webcast covers the ocean surface wind retrieval process, the basics of microwave polarization as it relates to wind retrievals, and several operational examples. Information on the development of microwave sensors used to retrieve ocean surface wind speed and the ocean surface wind vector (speed and direction) is also included.

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 Advances in Microwave Remote Sensing: Ocean Wind Speed and Direction

 Available online: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=184

Published by: The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research ; 2005

This Webcast covers the ocean surface wind retrieval process, the basics of microwave polarization as it relates to wind retrievals, and several operational examples. Information on the development of microwave sensors used to retrieve ocean surface wind speed and the ocean surface wind vector (speed and direction) is also included.

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Language(s): English

Format: Digital (Standard Copyright)

Tags: Weather forecasting ; Numerical weather prediction ; Marine meteorology ; Sea-surface temperature ; Lesson/ Tutorial ; Marine Weather Forecasters ; NWP Skills and Knowledge for Operational Meteorologists ; Satellite Skills and Knowledge for Operational Meteorologists Add tag

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Introduction to Ensemble Prediction

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, 2005

This webcast is a shorter companion to the Ensemble Prediction Explained module, focusing more directly on immediate operational needs. Introductory content includes the role of ensemble forecasts, presentation of basic ensemble forecasting terms, and discussion of how ensemble prediction systems (EPSs) are created. The largest section is focused on common ensemble forecast products, including how they differ from traditional NWP products, how we interpret ensemble forecast products, the advantages and limitations of each product, how EPS products are verified, and how to use ensemble products ...

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 Introduction to Ensemble Prediction

 Available online: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=170

Published by: The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research ; 2005

This webcast is a shorter companion to the Ensemble Prediction Explained module, focusing more directly on immediate operational needs. Introductory content includes the role of ensemble forecasts, presentation of basic ensemble forecasting terms, and discussion of how ensemble prediction systems (EPSs) are created. The largest section is focused on common ensemble forecast products, including how they differ from traditional NWP products, how we interpret ensemble forecast products, the advantages and limitations of each product, how EPS products are verified, and how to use ensemble products in conjunction with one another to increase your understanding of forecast uncertainty. Finally, three brief cases from cold and warm seasons illustrate the use of ensemble products in the forecast process.

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Ensemble Forecasting Explained

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, 2004

This module, the latest in our series on Numerical Weather Prediction, covers the theory and use of ensemble prediction systems (EPSs). The module will help forecasters develop an understanding of the basis for EPSs, the skills to interpret ensemble products, and strategies for their use in the forecast process. It contains six sections: an Introduction that briefly presents background theory; Generation, which describes how ensemble systems are constructed; Statistical Concepts, which provides a brief refresher on knowledge required for ensemble product interpretation; Summarizing Data, which ...

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 Ensemble Forecasting Explained

 Available online: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=156

Published by: The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research ; 2004

This module, the latest in our series on Numerical Weather Prediction, covers the theory and use of ensemble prediction systems (EPSs). The module will help forecasters develop an understanding of the basis for EPSs, the skills to interpret ensemble products, and strategies for their use in the forecast process. It contains six sections: an Introduction that briefly presents background theory; Generation, which describes how ensemble systems are constructed; Statistical Concepts, which provides a brief refresher on knowledge required for ensemble product interpretation; Summarizing Data, which describes common ensemble forecast products; Verification, which discusses how EPSs performance is assessed and documented; and Case Applications, which provides links to a number of forecast cases illustrating the use of EPSs in the forecast process. Questions and Exercises are offered throughout to help you test your learning and provide practical examples. The module also includes a pre-assessment and module final quiz.

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The Balancing Act of Geostrophic Adjustment

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, 2002

This 7-page module provides a primer on geostrophic adjustment concepts. It discusses their application for understanding and forecasting real weather features, interpreting model forecasts, and recognizing the type and duration of impact that observations exert on the model forecast. The module also includes an interactive Exercises section.

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 The Balancing Act of Geostrophic Adjustment

 Available online: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=54

Published by: The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research ; 2002

This 7-page module provides a primer on geostrophic adjustment concepts. It discusses their application for understanding and forecasting real weather features, interpreting model forecasts, and recognizing the type and duration of impact that observations exert on the model forecast. The module also includes an interactive Exercises section.

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Ten Common NWP Misconceptions

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, 2002

This lesson introduces forecasters to ten of the most commonly encountered or significant misconceptions about NWP models. This list of ten misconceptions includes issues surrounding data assimilation, model resolution, physical parameterizations, and post-processing of model forecast output.

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 Ten Common NWP Misconceptions

 Available online: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1

Published by: The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research ; 2002

This lesson introduces forecasters to ten of the most commonly encountered or significant misconceptions about NWP models. This list of ten misconceptions includes issues surrounding data assimilation, model resolution, physical parameterizations, and post-processing of model forecast output.

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Freezing and Melting, Precipitation Type, and Numerical Weather Prediction

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, 2002

This Webcast is based on a COMET classroom presentation by Dr. Gary Lackmann at the 2nd MSC Winter Weather Course held in Boulder, Colorado on 22 February 2002. Dr. Lackmann reviews the basic thermodynamics of freezing and melting and how operational models represent these processes. He also touches upon the biases that occur in the models by looking at examples of melting snow aloft, melting snow at the surface, freezing aloft (ice pellets), and freezing rain. Dr. Lackmann is a faculty member in the Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences at North Carolina State University.

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How Mesoscale Models Work

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, 2002

The goal of this training module is to help you increase your understanding of how mesoscale models work. Such understanding, in turn, can help you more efficiently and accurately evaluate model-generated forecast products.

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