PPT Slide
Purpose of the Hydrometeorology Course
Increase the participants knowledge and understanding of the interaction between meteorology and hydrology in watersheds:
Increase participants understanding of the functional aspects of watersheds;
Enhance the participants knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, and applications of new hydrometeorological observing systems;
Improve the participants ability to identify significant mesoscale meteorological events and to produce Quantitative Precipitation Forecasts;
Increase participants understanding of the effectiveness of the NWS forecast and warning methodologies and plan future enhancements; and
Build awareness of the need for close ties between RFC's and WFO's.