Ensemble Tropical Rainfall Potential (eTRaP)
Dan Bikos
Introduction
This session provides a basic understanding of the eTRaP product, which is used for rainfall prediction of landfalling tropical cyclones. The lesson covers the assumptions that go into creating the product, an understanding of these assumptions is crucial to interpretation of the product. This training session also covers the eTRaP web-page so that the student may efficiently find the products they need. Examples from past cases are shown to improve product interpretation skills.
Prerequisites
This is a basic course. There are no prerequisites.
Training Session Options
LMS students - to begin the training, use the web-based video or audio playback options below (if present for this session).
- Web-based video that can be taken at anytime (streamed, not recommended for low-bandwidth users). Be sure to have your speakers on and the volume loud enough to hear the presentation. For students who initiated this course in the NWS Learning Center (LMS), certificates of completion can be obtained from the learning center's "My Transcript" page upon completion of the associated quiz.
References/Additional Links
- eTRaP product page
Ebert, Elizabeth E., Michael Turk, Sheldon J. Kusselson, Jianbin Yang, Matthew Seybold, Peter R. Keehn, Robert J. Kuligowski, 2011: Ensemble Tropical Rainfall Potential (eTRaP) Forecasts. Wea. Forecasting, 26, 213–224.
Content Developed
- Developed: 2010
Information Contact
- Dan Bikos (970) 491-3777
