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SHyMet – Distance Training Topics

Intern Distance Training Topics


This course will be delivered through the E-Learning Management System (LMS). Be sure to register with us first before signing up for the learning path within the LMS, go to the Introduction link for registration.

Satellite Imagery and Products in the Forecast Process

Forecasters Distance Training Topics


This course will be delivered through the E-Learning Management System (LMS). Be sure to register with us first before signing up for the learning path within the LMS, go to the Introduction link for registration.

Satellite Imagery and Products in the Forecast Process

Student Guides:

Understanding satellite imagery

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Title Topic Instructor Developed Updated Length (min) WMO Sat Skill(s)
SHyMet Intern Orientation Intern Course

SHyMet

2020

GOES Imaging and Sounding area coverage, resolution, and image frequency Archived Training

Bernie Connell

2005

30 Min

Satellite Meteorology: GOES Channel Selection Intern Course

COMET

2002

180 Min

Polar Satellite Products for the Operational Forecaster: Introduction Intern Course

COMET

2001

GOES Sounder Data and Products Archived Training

Scott Lindstrom, Scott Bachmeier

2006

2015

30 Min

Student Guides:

Core courses:

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Title Topic Instructor Developed Updated Length (min) WMO Sat Skill(s)
Introduction to Remote Sensing for Hydrology

SHyMet

2008

2011

60 Min

Interpreting Satellite Signatures Archived Training

Scott Lindstrom, Scott Bachmeier

2008

2009

45 Min

Satellite Applications for Tropical Cyclones: Dvorak Technique Forecaster Course

SHyMet

2009

90 Min

Aviation Hazards Aviation/Satellite

Jeff Braun

2009

2011

180 Min

Water Vapor Channels Forecaster Course

SHyMet

2009

60 Min

Applications and case examples

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Title Topic Instructor Developed Updated Length (min) WMO Sat Skill(s)
GOES High Density Winds Archived Training

Scott Bachmeier

2005

2006

60 Min

Cyclogenesis: Analysis Utilizing Geostationary Satellite Imagery Winter / Sat

Dan Bikos, John Weaver, Roger Weldon, Toby Carlson, David Vallee

2002

75 Min

Introduction to satellite interpretation for severe weather Intern Course

Dan Bikos, Jeff Braun

2006

Satellite Applications to Tropical Cyclones Intern Course

Ray Zehr, Mark DeMaria

2006

Optional courses:

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Title Topic Instructor Developed Updated Length (min) WMO Sat Skill(s)
Regional Satellite Cloud Composites from GOES Archived Training

Bernie Connell

2010

50 Min

Volcanoes and Volcanic Ash Part 1 Aviation/Satellite

Jeff Braun, Jeff Osiensky

2010

140 Min

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