Hydrometeorology Course for University Faculty

The science of hydrology and meteorology are closely linked in the rainfall and runoff processes. This link can be quite complex, but understanding the interrelationships is crucial to understanding flooding, especially flash flooding. Tremendous advances in the observation and modeling of the mesoscale environment have had a direct impact on QPF and QPE data and guidance. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and advances in hydrologic modeling are making high-resolution data available for the hydrologic processes as well. The purpose of this course is to present the state-of-the-art in hydrometeorological observation and forecasting and to provide hands-on experience and discussion about the current science and the most important next steps in flood forecasting. The goal for this course is to enhance awareness and utilization of hydrometeorology in education and to provide faculty with some hands-on experience.

COMET Faculty Course Materials

Current Course 12-16 June 2000

• Instructor travel authorization code (for government instructors only) is WB2100 8M1J10ST
• Orientation Manual
• Instructor overview at COMET
• Course Schedule (including online lectures when available)
• When you arrive in Boulder -- Important Information (for students)
• Logistical Information
• Directions to COMET
• Students
• Instructors
• Evaluation
• Course announcement

For information on the Faculty Course or on any other COMET Course, contact Dr. Greg Byrd, byrd@comet.ucar.edu or for help in other areas:

• Administration Support admin@comet.ucar.edu

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