Data Fusion Exercise for Flash Flood Warnings: 26 July 2021 Flash Flood Event
WMO Skills:
2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 3.3.2, 3.3.3, 3.3.4, 5.1.5, 7.1-5
Introduction:
This training session will build on data fusion methodologies from the Data Fusion section of the WOC Severe Course (updated in FY21). We will apply these data fusion concepts to a flash flood case. We highlight contrasting scenarios, one with a nearby radar and the other where the closest radar was unavailable due to a recent lightning strike. Data fusion techniques are utilized to learn how to blend all available data which can be applied to short-term forecast and warning operations of flash flood events.
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 Learning Center.
References/Additional Links
Post-Wildfire Flash Flooding – Warning Operations Tools and Best Practices
Data Fusion section of the WOC Severe Track – this training session will build on data fusion methodologies from the Data Fusion section of the WOC Severe Course (added with the FY21 update).
AWIPS Procedures used in this training
Radar & Applications Course (RAC) Flash Flood Warning Ops procedure
GLM Products and Best Practices
Ground-Based Lightning Products and Best Practices
The Data Fusion section of the WOC Severe Track is a prerequisite to this training. Under the Data Fusion section, see the two “Practice and Applications from Multiple Data Sources” training sessions.
Contact:
Dan Bikos
Dan.Bikos@colostate.edu