GOES-R: An Introduction to the Next Generation Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R Series
This module presents an overview of the nation's next generation Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R (GOES-R) series, focusing on the value and anticipated benefits offered by the products and services derived from an enhanced suite of instruments for the continued monitoring of meteorological, environmental, climate, and space weather phenomena and related hazards. An extensive set of visualizations highlight GOES-R and its advanced observing capabilities for providing support in thirteen key environmental application areas including air quality and visibility, climate, cloud icing, fires, hurricanes, land cover, lightning, low clouds and fog, marine and the coastal environment, precipitation and flooding, severe storms and tornadoes, space weather, and volcanoes. The primary GOES-R instruments or instrument suites include the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI), the Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM), as well as sensors for monitoring the sun and space weather environment. The module provides an overview of the GOES-R space and ground infrastructure, highlighting key elements and services of the GOES-R program. The module also reviews and contrasts basic concepts and capabilities applicable to geostationary and polar-orbiting satellites, exploring the complementary nature of the two systems. The module then concludes with a collection of resource materials, including imagery, animations, and tables extracted from within the module for use in supporting development of presentations and other learning materials. - posted on Sept. 3, 2008
Operational Use of WAVEWATCH III
In this webcast, Dr. Hendrik Tolman (NOAA Marine Analysis Branch) will discuss the operational use of NOAA WAVEWATCH III. The NOAA WAVEWATCH III is a forecast system that predicts wind-generated ocean waves. Dr. Tolman discusses what WAVEWATCH III can and cannot predict, along with the model physics, numerics, and forecast products. Numerous examples illustrate the practical effects of several recent model improvements including high-resolution hurricane winds, surf zone physics, wave partitioning, and use of a multi-grid mosaic. The webcast concludes with a discussion of future improvements planned for the wave forecast system. - posted Aug. 25, 2008
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