Regional and Mesoscale Meteorology Branch

GOES-R Volcanic Ash Product

Introduction

This module is part of the satellite foundational course for GOES-R (SatFC-G). This particular module covers the GOES-R baseline product: volcanic ash. Learning objectives include:

1. Introduce the baseline volcanic ash products that will be available to users from the operational GOES-R Ground System (known as the baseline products).

2. Outline the best practices for using the baseline GOES-R volcanic ash products

3. Highlight differences between the baseline GOES-R volcanic ash products and the products generated by the VOLcanic Cloud Analysis Toolkit (VOLCAT). Users are currently receiving the VOLCAT products.

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:

3. Download video (recommended for low-bandwidth users) – This is an audio playback version in the form of an Articulate Presenter video and can be taken at anytime.

   Create a directory to download the video file from the following link: http://rammb.cira.colostate.edu/training/visit/training_sessions/goes_r_volcanic_ash/goes_r_volcanic_ash_articulate.zip

   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.

Original Pre-Launch Version

This version of the training module debuted in the Fall of 2016 which included Himawari and pre-GOES-R era GOES imagery. Formats include:

• Articulate Presenter Video
• Articulate Download (zip file)
• Youtube video

References/Additional Links

• Powerpoint file
• GOES-R Volcanic Ash Product ATBD
• NOAA/CIMSS Volcanic Cloud Monitoring Web Portal
• Volcanic Ash Fact Sheet