1) Introduction
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The objectives of this session are:
- The Space Based component of the Global Observing System
- Global Access to Satellite Data and Products
- Global Access to Training in Satellite Meteorology
- Familiarization with current and future space based component of the Global Observing System.
- Review satellite orbits used for meteorological and environmental applications
- Explain the four critical resolutions for space based observing systems
- Show examples of different applications
- Provide a pathway for obtaining more information
- Background for the remainder of HPTE lectures
Part 1 - Update on:
- To become familiar with the Virtual Resource Library
Click here to signup for teletraining. The session will last 60 minutes.
Instructions to Download and Install the Teletraining
This teletraining session uses the VISITview software. To participate, you will require a computer with internet connection, a sound card, a microphone and speakers (or earphones). You will also need to have the freeware Yahoo messenger installed on your computer and have registered as a Yahoo messenger user.
B.) Audio playback - This VISITview file contains recorded audio and annotations and can be taken at anytime. For detailed information on how to view the recorded session click here.
Create a directory, then download the audio playback file (it is about xx MB in size) from the following site into that directory:
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After extracting the files into that directory click on the visitplay.bat file to start the lesson.
C.) Web-based training lession - a "stand alone" version viewed via a Web browser, with embedded talking points included. This lesson version may be viewed at any time. These slides are ideal for printing from the web-browser, just print preview first to choose portrait or landscape mode.
3) References/Additional Links
4) Talking Points
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Talking points - these are included with both the teletraining and audio playback sessions.
Click on the see URL button to view them.
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