2026 AMPS Meeting: LEO Satellite Workshop
Improving Arctic Forecasts with LEO Weather Satellite Data
Learn about the unique benefits of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) weather satellite data in this hands-on, 2-hour training session on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 and Thursday, March 26, 2026. Taught by NOAA satellite product trainers, this free event will demonstrate how LEO data can enhance operational forecasting and research in the Arctic. Operational weather forecasters and researchers from all backgrounds are welcome; participants should bring a laptop. This workshop is supported by the NOAA Office of Low Earth Orbit Observations.
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 – Agenda
1445-1455 AKDT —- Welcome to UAF (Dr. Nettie LaBelle-Hamer, Geophysical Institute Deputy Director)
1455-1500 AKDT —- Introduction to NOAA LEO Program (William Straka, CIMSS)
1500-1505 AKDT —- Introduction to Alaska Direct Broadcast (Jen Delamere, GINA)
1505-1535 AKDT —- Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) (Jorel Torres, CIRA/CSU)
- CIRA SLIDER – JPSS Northern Hemisphere Sector and Quick Guides: VIIRS DNB, GeoColor, and Snow/Cloud Layers.
- CIRA Aviation – Create Custom Satellite Cloud Vertical Cross Sections. Quick Guide: Satellite Cloud Vertical Cross-sections.
- Alaska Smoke Example – Satellite Cross Section
1535-1605 AKDT —- NUCAPS (Tim Wagner, CIMSS)
1605-1635 AKDT —- Microwave (Carl Dierking, GINA)
1635-1645 AKDT —- Closing Remarks (Jen Delamere, GINA, and William Straka, CIMSS)
Thursday, 26 March 2026 – Agenda
1300-1310 AKDT —- Welcome to UAF (Dr. Nettie LaBelle-Hamer, Geophysical Institute Deputy Director)
1310-1315 AKDT —- Introduction to NOAA LEO Program (William Straka, CIMSS)
1315-1320 AKDT —- Introduction to Alaska Direct Broadcast (Jen Delamere, GINA)
1320-1350 AKDT —- Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) (Jorel Torres, CIRA/CSU)
- CIRA SLIDER – JPSS Northern Hemisphere Sector and Quick Guides: VIIRS DNB, GeoColor, and Snow/Cloud Layers.
- CIRA Aviation – Create Custom Satellite Cloud Vertical Cross Sections. Quick Guide: Satellite Cloud Vertical Cross-sections.
- Alaska Smoke Example – Satellite Cross Section
1350-1420 AKDT —- NUCAPS (Tim Wagner, CIMSS)
1420-1450 AKDT —- Microwave (Carl Dierking, GINA)
1450-1500 AKDT —- Closing Remarks (Jen Delamere, GINA, and William Straka, CIMSS)
Additional Satellite Training Resources and Materials
VISIT – JPSS and GOES Quick Guides and Quick Briefs. GINA – JPSS Quick Guides. Satellite Foundational Course for JPSS (SatFC-J).
VISIT Teletraining Calendar. Satellite Blogs. JPSS/LEO Imagery for Users webpage. Satellite Book Club (SBC) Seminars.
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