SHyMet

Development of new SHyMet training sessions:

• Finished “Intro to Aviation Hazards/Weather.” (J. Braun) 
• Continuing development of the “Volcanic Ash” training session for VISIT/SHyMet including extensive coordination with Environmental Science and Services Division (ESSD). (J. Braun)
• Developing web pages and student guide for the upcoming SHyMet for Forecasters course. (D. Bikos and J. Braun)
• Satellite cloud climatology training session. (B. Connell and D. Bikos)
• “Intro to GOES-R.” (B. Connell)
• Dvorak technique training completed. (M. DeMaria, R. Zehr)

SHyMet Metrics April 2006 through June 25, 2009: 

CIRA/VISIT Registered:

193 total NOAA/NWS employees/participants have registered here at CIRA (8 this quarter) for the SHyMet Intern Course (Development Plan composed of 9 individual classes/sessions).

23 total Non-NOAA participants have registered here at CIRA (0 this quarter) for the SHyMet Intern Course.

SHyMet - NOAA-Learning Management System (LMS) Registered:

Overall NOAA LMS - SHyMet individual class/session breakdown through June 25, 2009 (for “online” training only). 

Total Registered for All SHyMet Classes Inclusive (Since April 2006) - 2623

Total Registered for All SHyMet Classes for 3rd Quarter 2009 – 178

Total Completed SHyMet Classes for 3rd Quarter 2009 – 127 (127/178 = 71%)

Total Completed the SHyMet Course (all 9 classes) for 3rd Quarter 2009 –
4 NOAA and 0 Non-NOAA

Individual Class (SHyMet Course) Metrics - Number Registered through LMS:

1. Orientation:  358 have registered through the LMS for this session since April 1, 2006 – 19 this quarter.
2. GOES Intro…:  316 have registered through the LMS for this session since April 1, 2006 – 17 this quarter.
3. GOES Channel Selection…:  335 have registered through the LMS for this session since April 1, 2006 – 20 this quarter.
4. POES…:  295 have registered through the LMS for this session since April 1, 2006 – 18 this quarter.
5. GOES Sounder…:  239 have registered through the LMS for this session since April 1, 2006 – 20 this quarter.
6. High Density Winds…:  235 have registered through the LMS for this session since April 1, 2006 – 21 this quarter.
7. Cyclogenesis:  244 have registered through the LMS for this session since April 1, 2006 – 21 this quarter.
8. Severe Weather:  278 have registered through the LMS for this session since April 1, 2006 – 22 this quarter.
9. Tropical Cyclones:  321 have registered through the LMS for this session since April 1, 2006 – 20 this quarter.

A member of the VISIT/SHyMet team from CIRA is now participating in the NWS Satellite Requirements and Solution Steering Team (SST) monthly tele-conference meetings as a subject matter expert.  (B. Connell, D. Bikos, J. Braun)

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