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We create training modules and host training sessions for participants around the world, sharing our knowledge of satellite meteorology and helping others make the most of satellite data resources.
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Hazardous Weather Testbed (HWT)
The Hazardous Weather Testbed provides a platform to test new research and develop improved methods and technologies that support the advancement of severe weather forecasts and warnings.
Contact:
Tim WagnerSponsors:
NOAA -
International Satellite Training
Scientists will collaborate with Taiwan Central Weather Bureau scientists to develop products for the Himawari satellite based on CIMSS’s product development experience for GOES-16 and -17.
Contact:
Mike FosterCategories:
Geostationary Satellites, TrainingSponsors:
NOAA -
Satellite Hydrology and Meteorology (SHyMet)
Researchers develop online courses for NWS forecasters to learn more about polar orbiting and geostationary satellite data and products.
Contact:
Scott Lindstrom, Scott BachmeierCategories:
TrainingSponsors:
NOAA -
Satellite Information Familiarization Tool (SIFT)
SIFT is a user-friendly visualization system developed to train meteorologists to use satellite imagery.
Website:
http://sift.ssec.wisc.edu/Contact:
Scott Lindstrom (PI)Categories:
TrainingSponsors:
NOAA -
Virtual Institute for Satellite Integration Training (VISIT)
The Virtual Institute for Satellite Integration Training (VISIT) program trains National Weather Service forecasters using distance education techniques to accelerate the transfer of satellite-based atmospheric research into operations. This includes VISITview, a teletraining and real-time collaboration tool developed at SSEC, along with courses developed and led by SSEC scientists.
Website:
http://www.ssec.wisc.edu/visit/Contact:
Scott Lindstrom (PI)Categories:
TrainingSponsors:
NOAA