SHyMet Course for Interns
Disclaimer
This course was developed in the pre GOES-R era and contains dated information. Although some of the principles may still be applied in the GOES-R era, these are no longer supported training courses and are made available here as reference material. Be sure to check the link to “SHyMet Courses” for current, supported courses.
The Intern track of the Satellite Hydrology and Meteorology (SHyMet) Course will touch on Geostationary and Polar orbiting satellite basics (areal coverage and image frequency), identification of atmospheric and surface phenomena, and provide examples of the integration of meteorological techniques with satellite observing capabilities. This course will be administered through web-based instruction and will be the equivalent of 16 hours of training. Initially the Intern Track was targeted for NWS interns. It is now open to anyone inside or outside of NOAA who wishes to review the “basics” of satellite meteorology.
If you wish to register for the course, send an email to:
nws.oaa.clo.shymet AT noaa.gov
In the email, be sure to include your name and your office (site ID).
After you’ve registered via email, we will reply to you with setup instructions on how to signup for this course which will be delivered through the E-Learning Management System (LMS).
Training Modules
Understanding Satellite Imagery
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| Title | Topic | Instructor | Developed | Updated | Length (min) | WMO Sat Skill(s) |
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| SHyMet Intern Orientation | Intern Course |
SHyMet |
2020 |
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| GOES Imaging and Sounding area coverage, resolution, and image frequency | Archived Training |
Bernie Connell |
2005 |
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30 Min |
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| Satellite Meteorology: GOES Channel Selection | Intern Course |
COMET |
2002 |
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180 Min |
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| Polar Satellite Products for the Operational Forecaster: Introduction | Intern Course |
COMET |
2001 |
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| GOES Sounder Data and Products | Archived Training |
Scott Lindstrom, Scott Bachmeier |
2006 |
2015 |
30 Min |
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Applications and Case Examples
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| Title | Topic | Instructor | Developed | Updated | Length (min) | WMO Sat Skill(s) |
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| Introduction to satellite interpretation for severe weather | Intern Course |
Dan Bikos, Jeff Braun |
2006 |
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| Satellite Applications to Tropical Cyclones | Intern Course |
Ray Zehr, Mark DeMaria |
2006 |
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| GOES High Density Winds | Archived Training |
Scott Bachmeier |
2005 |
2006 |
60 Min |
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| Cyclogenesis: Analysis Utilizing Geostationary Satellite Imagery | Winter / Sat |
Dan Bikos, John Weaver, Roger Weldon, Toby Carlson, David Vallee |
2002 |
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75 Min |
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Recommended Optional Module
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| Title | Topic | Instructor | Developed | Updated | Length (min) | WMO Sat Skill(s) |
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| Basic Review of Satellite Foundational Topics | Satellite |
Scott Lindstrom, Eric Lenning |
2017 |
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10 Min |
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SHyMet Intern – Objectives
The primary objective is to ensure that the intern is familiar with the satellite imagery and products available on AWIPS. The course is intended to provide a basic background of GOES and POES imagery, feature identification for various image channels and products and the significance of such.
Other Objectives:
- Interpret satellite data and derived products especially:
a. Characteristics of the image and derived products
b. Strengths and limitations of the image and derived products
c. Operational applications of the image and derived products - Interpret various large- and small-scale cloud (and moisture) patterns in satellite imagery and their corresponding meteorological conditions.
- Use satellite observations to supplement or complement other observation systems (data integration).
SHyMet Intern – Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to take a quiz for each lesson completed?
Yes. Except for the SHyMet Orientation lesson (1.), you will need to take a quiz and pass it (70% is the minimum passing grade for any quiz).
I forecast in Alaska, do I need to take the Tropical module?
Yes. Many forecasters change location more than once during their career. You may move south one day and the information will be helpful. Besides this, you may come across a product that may be helpful for you in your area.
Can I take an individual lesson rather than all of the lessons in the SHyMet Intern course (Learning Path)?
Yes. However, you will not receive for credit for completion of the SHyMet intern course and will not be able to access the teletraining sessions.
Do I need to take each lesson in a particular order?
No. However, it’s highly recommended that you take section 1 (Understanding satellite imagery) before you take section 2 (Applications and case examples) and finish with Satellite Analysis of Tropical Cyclones.
The Hy in SHyMet stands for Hydrology, where is the hydrology section of the course?
The original idea of SHyMet was a full course (see here). Due to budget constraints, the first course was targeted towards interns and focused on satellite meteorology. In the future, as the course expands, hydrology will be included.
If I am not an NWS Intern, can I still take the course and get credit for it?
The course is now open to everyone inside or outside of NOAA. If you are within NOAA, you will get agency credit and it will be tracked through the LMS.
Can I still take the course and get credit for it?
Yes, you can take the course if you are not a NOAA employee. You will not get college credit, but we can send you a certificate upon completion of the quizes.
How do I take the quizzes?
When you are done with a particular lesson, email us at:
nws.oaa.clo.shymet AT noaa.gov
We will reply back to you with a quiz and evaluation form. We must get a completed quiz back from you for each lesson to be eligible for a certificate of completion. The passing grade on each quiz is 70%.