Regional and Mesoscale Meteorology Branch

Use of VIIRS imagery for Tropical Cyclone Forecasting

Introduction

This training session focuses on VIIRS imagery applications for tropical cyclone forecasting. There is an emphasis on the VIIRS Day/Night Band Channel (DNB). This training does not focus on details of the instrument, for more detailed information about VIIRS and the DNB, see the references section below. Also, there is a recommended complementary training session on VIIRS applications for Super Typhoon Vongfong, listed in the references section below.

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. 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:

References/Additional Links

• Near real-time imagery of global tropical cyclones
• VISIT training session: VIIRS Satellite Imagery in AWIPS
• VISIT training session: VIIRS Imagery Interpretation of Super Typhoon Vongfong
• COMET training session: Introduction to VIIRS Imaging and Applications
• COMET Training session: Suomi NPP: A New Generation of Environmental Monitoring Satellites
• Sumoi NPP VIIRS Imagery and Visualization Team