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GOES-R Introduction to Mesoscale and Synoptic Sections

Dan Bikos

2025

10 Min

Introduction:


This module is part of the Satellite Foundational Course for GOES-R (SatFC-G). This particular module outlines the mesoscale/convection and synoptic sections of the course. The primary learning objectives of this module are to understand the structure of the mesoscale/convection and synoptic sections and also introduce specific GOES-R capabilities applicable to these sections.

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.

  1. Web-Based Video that can be taken at anytime (streamed, not recommended for low-bandwidth users). Be sure to have your speakers on and the volume loud enough to hear the presentation.
  2. YouTube Video:
  1. Download video (recommended for low-bandwidth users) – This is an audio playback version in the form of an Articulate Presenter video (zip file) and can be taken at anytime. Create a directory to download the video file from the following link: After extracting the files into that directory click on either the presentation.html OR index.html file and the video will begin to play in your browser.

Past Versions:


2018 Version:

Original Pre-Launch Version (2016): This version of the training module included Himawari and pre-GOES-R era GOES imagery.

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.
This course is Basic

This Course has no Prerequisites

Contact:

Dan Bikos

Dan.Bikos@colostate.edu

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