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This is a course that offers examples of satellite-observed features that occur repeatedly. It includes information on the atmospheric conditions that support the observed satellite features, and how that increased knowledge of the atmosphere might be used in a forecast.

This is a basic course.

A.) The interactive VISITview training session. (To be used with a VISIT instructor leading the session ). Click here to signup for teletraining. The session will last 30 to 45 minutes. This teletraining session uses the VISITview software, where a Windows PC with an Internet connection is needed.

B.) Web-based Video training session.

C.) Audio playback - This VISITview file contains recorded audio and annotations and can be taken at anytime. Certificates of completion for NOAA employees can be obtained through your Science Operation Officer or training point of contact. For detailed information on how to view the recorded session click here.

You may either request a DVD (with all VISIT audio playback files) OR download the file (see instructions below):

Create a directory to download the audio playback file (it is about 230 MB in size) from one of the following sites:

ftp://rammftp.cira.colostate.edu/bikos/audio/SatInterpretRecorded.exe
OR
ftp://ftp.ssec.wisc.edu/visit/audio/SatInterpretRecorded.exe

After extracting the files into that directory click on the visitauto.bat file to start the lesson.

The talking points may be downloaded as a Word document

Developed: Summer 2008
Updated: Spring 2009

Scott Lindstrom (608) 263-4425

Scott Bachmeier (608) 263-3958