GOES-R Cyclogenesis Potential Vorticity Concepts

Scott Lindstorm, Scott Bachmeier

2025

10 Min

Introduction:


This module is part of the Satellite Foundational Course for GOES-R (SatFC-G). This particular module covers potential vorticity concepts applied to extra-tropical cyclogenesis.

Learning objectives:

  1. Review the concept of “potential vorticity (PV) thinking” and how it related to cyclogenesis
  2. Discuss satellite identification of “PV anomalies”
  3. Discuss which ABI bands can be helpful in viewing PV anomalies
  4. Examine a case study

Training Session Options:


NOAA/NWS students – to begin the training, use the web-based video, YouTube video, or audio playback options below (if present for this session). Certificates of completion for NOAA/NWS employees can be obtained by accessing the session via the Commerce Learning Center.

  1. Web-Based Video that can be taken at anytime (streamed, not recommended for low-bandwidth users). Be sure to have your speakers on and the volume loud enough to hear the presentation.
  2. YouTube Video:

Past Versions:


2018 Version:

Original Pre-Launch Version (2016): This version of the training module included Himawari and pre-GOES-R era GOES imagery.

References / Additional Links:


This course is Basic

This Course has no Prerequisites

Contact:

Scott Lindstrom

scottl@ssec.wisc.edu

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