CSU Project #: 5-31254
Sponsor: NOAA
Primary Investigator: Dr. Bernadette Connell
Start Date: July 1st, 2012
End Date: June 30th, 2013

• The overall objective of the SHyMet program is to develop and deliver comprehensive distance-learning courses on satellite hydrology and meteorology. This project leverages the structure of the VISIT training program but is distinct in that VISIT focuses on individual training modules, while SHyMet organizes modules into courses. SHyMet takes a topic approach and selects content for the topic. It is able to draw on training materials not only within the VISIT program but outside the program as well. This work is being done in close collaboration with experts at CIRA, the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS), the Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education and Training (COMET), the National Weather Service (NWS) Training Center (NWSTC), and the NWS Warning Decision Training Branch (WDTB). The challenge is to provide necessary background information to cover the many aspects of current image and product use and interpretation as well as evaluate data and products available from new satellite technologies and provide new training on the these tools to be used operationally. This project supports NOAA’s goals of Weather and Water, Commerce and Transportation, and Climate. Enhanced training and coordination of training accomplished under this project will prepare forecasters and managers on how to utilize imagery and products to provide improved services in these areas.

• Satellite Algorithm Development, Training and Education

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