Regional and Mesoscale Meteorology Branch

Introduction:

This module is part of the Satellite Foundational Course for GOES-R (SatFC-G). This particular module covers the rainfall rate GOES-R baseline product. Learning objectives include:

1. Briefly describe the GOES-R rainfall rate algorithm.

2. Describe strengths and limitations of the GOES-R rainfall rate algorithm.

3. Analyze example imagery of the GOES-R rainfall rate product in AWIPS.

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. 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:

• Articulate Presenter Video
• Articulate Download (zip file)
• Talking Points (pdf)
• Presentation Slides (pptx)
• YouTube Video

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

• Articulate Presenter Video
• Articulate Download (zip file)
• Talking Points (pdf)
• 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.
• GOES-R rainfall rate ATBD