Regional and Mesoscale Meteorology Branch

Introduction:

Outline:

• Hydro-estimator overview
• The SAB precipitation program
• Operational use of the hydro-estimator plus examples
• Current and future improvements

Objectives:

• Understand what the hydroestimator is
• Learn about the precipitation program of the NESDIS Satellite Analysis Branch
• Learn how to evaluate and use H-E satellite precipitation estimates for Forecast Office/River Forecast Center operations, particularly as heavy rain/flash flood guidance

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 (37 MB) from the following link: http://rammb.cira.colostate.edu/training/visit/training_sessions/the_satellite_rainfall_hydro-estimator/the_satellite_rainfall_hydro-estimator_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.
• SAB Operational Products: http://www.ospo.noaa.gov/Products/atmosphere/spe/index.html