Satellite Applications to Tropical Cyclones
Other Contributors: John Knaff, Eileen Maturi
Introduction:
The goal of this course is to provide an overview of satellite methods for analysis of tropical cyclones (TCs) and their environment.
Objectives:
- Review of sensors for TC analysis
- Geostationary
- Polar orbiting
- Passive
- Active
- Center fixing and intensity estimation
- The traditional Dvorak method
- Microwave methods
- Short term forecasting methods
- TC motion
- Vertical shear
- Upper ocean structure estimation D. Storm structure analysis
Training Session Options:
Audio playback – This VISITview file contains recorded audio and annotations and can be taken at anytime. Certificates of completion for NOAA employees can be obtained through your Science Operation Officer or training point of contact.
Create a directory to download the audio playback file (it is about 57 MB in size) from one of the following sites:
OR
ftp://ftp.ssec.wisc.edu/visit/shymet_tropical_audio_7april06.exe
After extracting the files into that directory click on the visitplay.bat file to start the lesson.
This Course has no Prerequisites
Contact:
Dan Bikos (970) 491-3777