Regional and Mesoscale Meteorology Branch

VIIRS NCC Imagery in AWIPS

Introduction

Learning Objectives:

1. Introduction to NCC and understand its characteristics and capabilities.
2. Demonstrate NCC’s primary applications.
3. Identify NCC’s limitations.
4. Employ NCC enhancements in AWIPS.
5. How to find NCC in AWIPS.

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. Live VISIT teletraining session led by an instructor (20 minutes). Check the VISIT Training Calendar to see the current schedule and sign up. Upon registering for a teletraining session, you will receive an email with a link (GoToMeeting or WebEx) to connect to the session.
2. YouTube video:

References/Additional Links

• Powerpoint file
• Additional enhancements (PDF user guide)
• Additional enhancements (Google Doc)
• VISIT Training: Introduction to NCC – DNB VIIRS Imagery in AWIPS)
• SatFC-J: The VIIRS Day/Night Band
• NCC Quick Guide
• Satellite Chat: Smoke At Night