SHyMet

Developed web-pages needed for the implementation of the SHyMet for interns course debut in April 2006. Developed e-learning material (including quizzes) for the Intern SHyMet Program will be input into the NOAA/NWS Learning Management System. We began registration for the SHyMet Intern Course and sent out multiple course instructions. A pre-course survey for SHyMet was written and implemented. (D. Bikos and J. Braun)

Final preparations were made for the Intern track of the S atellite Hy drology and Met eorology (SHyMet) Course. The SHyMet Course will touch on Geostationary and Polar orbiting satellite basics (areal coverage and image frequency), identification of atmospheric and surface phenomena, and provide examples of the integration of meteorological techniques with satellite observing capabilities. This course will be taught through a combination of web-based instruction and teletraining and will be the equivalent of 16 hours of training. Registration for the course opened in March 6 and the course is being offered starting April 3, 2006. Course content and objectives can be viewed at: http://rammb.cira.colostate.edu/training/shymet/intern_intro.asp (D. Bikos, J. Braun, B. Connell, M. DeMaria, R. Zehr) (B. Connell)

The SHyMet training session, “Satellite Applications with Tropical Cyclones” includes new images and examples from the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. (R. Zehr)

New training session on satellite applications to tropical cyclone analysis and forecasting: As part of the new Satellite Hydrology and Meteorology (SHyMet) distance learning course, a new training session on satellite applications to tropical cyclones was developed. The course will require about 90 minutes to complete, and covers applications of geostationary and polar orbiting satellites. The course outline is shown below. (M. DeMaria)

  Satellite Applications to Tropical Cyclones

SHyMet Course Outline

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