Regional and Mesoscale Meteorology Branch

VIIRS Imagery Interpretation of Super Typhoon Vongfong

Introduction

This is a 10 minute video taken from a VISIT satellite chat. Tropical cyclone expert Dr. John Knaff interprets the VIIRS imagery for super typhoon Vongfong. Many of the concepts can be extended more generally to intense tropical cyclones.

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.

References/Additional Links

• VIIRS Imagery in AWIPS