Satellite
Orientation Pages

Welcome Letter

The Instructors

Initial Instructions

 Logistical
Information Homepage

Participant Questionnaire

Prerequisites

Course Overview

Course Goals

Course Components

Teaching Laboratory

Course Outline

Reference List

Satellite Meteorology Orientation Manual

Course Outline

1. Theoretical Aspects of Satellite Remote Sensing

   1. Radiative Transfer
   2. GOES Sounder Data
      1. Retrieval Methods
      2. Sounding Products and Applications
   3. Derived Products

2. Single- and Multi-Channel Imager Data

   1. GOES Imager
      1. Spectral Bands
      2. Calibration and Enhancements
      3. Multi-Channel Applications
      4. Focus on the Short-wave Infrared Channel
   2. Water Vapor Imagery
   3. Polar-Orbit Observations

3. Image Applications for Nowcasting and Forecasting

   1. Convection and Severe Weather
   2. Satellite Data Integration with Models
   3. Quantitative Precipitation Forecasting
      1. Multi-scale Perspectives
      2. End-to-End Forecasting Process
      3. NMC's Preferred Products for QPF
      4. Model Guidance and Adjustment
      5. Computation of QPFs
   4. Aviation and Marine Applications

4. Research and Training

   1. The Virtual Laboratory
   2. Information Resources
   3. Preparing a Training Plan

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