Regional and Mesoscale Meteorology Branch

Applications of RSO Satellite Imagery for Winter Storms

Introduction

Learning Objectives:

1. Blend high temporal resolution (RSO) satellite imagery with model output, and other observational data.
2. Identify short-term NWP trends and assess areas of greater uncertainty.
3. Identify the evolution of the various synoptic scale components of cyclogenesis.
4. Identify mesoscale features that can lead to system intensification trends and regions of heavier snowfall.

Training Session Options

NOAA/NWS students – to begin the training, use the web-based video, YouTube video, or audio playback options below (if present for this session). Certificates of completion for NOAA/NWS employees can be obtained by accessing the session via the Commerce Learn Center

1. Audio playback (recommended for low-bandwidth users) – This is an audio playback version in the form of a downloadable VISITview and can be taken at anytime.

   Create a directory to download the audio playback file (344 MB) from the following link: http://rammb.cira.colostate.edu/training/visit/training_sessions/applications_of_rso_satellite_imagery_for_winter_storms/applications_of_rso_satellite_imagery_for_winter_storms_audio.exe

   After extracting the files into that directory click on either the visitplay.bat or visitauto.bat file to start the lesson. If both files are present, use visitauto.bat

2. YouTube video:

References/Additional Links

• Talking points are available for this lesson and may be printed out to easily review the session in detail at any time.