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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
2006 30
GOES Imaging and Sounding area coverage, resolution, and image frequency Archived Training
  • Bernie Connell
2005 30
Satellite Meteorology: GOES Channel Selection Intern Course 2002 180
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

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
Interpreting Satellite Signatures Archived Training
  • Scott Lindstrom
  • Scott Bachmeier
2008 2009 45
Satellite Applications for Tropical Cyclones: Dvorak Technique Forecaster Course
  • SHyMet
2009 90
Aviation Hazards Aviation/Satellite
  • Jeff Braun
2009 2011 180
Water Vapor Channels Forecaster Course
  • SHyMet
2009 60
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
Cyclogenesis: Analysis Utilizing Geostationary Satellite Imagery Winter / Sat
  • Dan Bikos
  • John Weaver
2002 75
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
Volcanoes and Volcanic Ash Part 1 Aviation/Satellite
  • Jeff Braun
  • Jeff Osiensky
2010 140
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