Regional and Mesoscale Meteorology Branch

Introduction:

Objectives:

• Learn how satellite data can be used objectively to detect features associated with strong thunderstorms.
• Learn how Overshooting Tops and Thermal Couplets are related to severe weather.

This is an experimental GOES-R Proving Ground Product designed to foster GOES-R readiness.

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 (222 MB) from the following link: http://rammb.cira.colostate.edu/training/visit/training_sessions/objective_overshooting_top_and_thermal_couplet_detection/objective_overshooting_top_and_thermal_couplet_detection_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

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.
• How to obtain this data in AWIPS
• GOES Convective Storm Monitoring and Nowcasting Products. Look for Overshooting Tops / Thermal Couplets on this page.