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) |
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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 |
|
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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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 |
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| Interpreting Satellite Signatures | Archived Training |
Scott Lindstrom, Scott Bachmeier |
2008 |
2009 |
45 Min |
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| Satellite Applications for Tropical Cyclones: Dvorak Technique | Forecaster Course |
SHyMet |
2009 |
|
90 Min |
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| Aviation Hazards | Aviation/Satellite |
Jeff Braun |
2009 |
2011 |
180 Min |
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| Water Vapor Channels | Forecaster Course |
SHyMet |
2009 |
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60 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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| 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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| 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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Optional courses:
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| Title | Topic | Instructor | Developed | Updated | Length (min) | WMO Sat Skill(s) |
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| Regional Satellite Cloud Composites from GOES | Archived Training |
Bernie Connell |
2010 |
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50 Min |
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| Volcanoes and Volcanic Ash Part 1 | Aviation/Satellite |
Jeff Braun, Jeff Osiensky |
2010 |
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140 Min |
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