RGB Developers and Users Workshop
The Fourth RGB Developers and Users Workshop was hosted by CIRA, NOAA, EUMETSAT, and WMO on 18-20 October 2022 in Fort Collins, Colorado at CIRA.
Final Report — Download
About the RGB Developers and Users Workshop
The last RGB Experts and Developers Workshop was held in Tokyo, Japan, November 2017 (2017 Tokyo RGB Workshop Final Report). Since that time, NOAA NWS forecasters have adopted the use of RGB displays from the GOES-16/17 ABI in addition to VIIRS and other platforms, and international colleagues continue to develop new RGBs from instruments such as the Himawari AHI and learn new RGB applications from various platforms. The primary goal of this workshop will be to share knowledge on RGB applications and to prepare for the upcoming MTG FCI and EPS-SG Metimage instruments.
Participants are to include users, developers, and trainers with RGB expertise from the U.S. and internationally. There may be some limited travel support available, with priority going to those who can most directly contribute to the workshop goals. Please contact the organizers if you would like to inquire about travel support.
Workshop Objectives:
- Review and document RGB composite standards with the measurement capabilities of new-generation imager
- Share use cases and lessons learned of RGBs using new-generation imagers
- Demonstrate the value of RGBs in applications (alongside products, NWP)
- Compile guidance documents
- Compile demonstration and training material
Workshop organizers with contact information:
- Dan Lindsey (NOAA): Dan.Lindsey@noaa.gov
- Bernie Connell (CIRA): Bernie.Connell@colostate.edu
- Zoya Andreeva (WMO): zandreeva@wmo.int
- Heikki Pohjola (WMO): hpohjola@wmo.int
- Mark Higgins (EUMETSAT): Mark.Higgins@eumetsat.int
- Stephan Bojinski (EUMETSAT): Stephan.Bojinski@eumetsat.int
The same GoToWebinar link will be used all three days.
Please register at the following link:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/701875872812843277
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email (from Dan Bikos <customercare@gotowebinar.com> ) containing information about joining the webinar directly. Before joining, be sure to check system requirements to avoid any connection issues. (This is the link to check system requirements) https://support.goto.com/webinar/system-check-attendee
The connection will open at ~08:45MDT (~14:45UTC) each day. Tuesday (18th) and Thursday (20th) have a structured agenda, Wednesday (19th) starts with a presentation and is followed by open sessions. Not all open sessions will be covered for remote participation.
Workshop_Agenda_10Oct2022 — Download
| Topic | Speaker(s) | Recording | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome/Opening Remarks | Steve Miller (CIRA), Dan Lindsey (NOAA), Heikki Pohjola (WMO),Mark Higgins (EUMETSAT), Bernie Connell (CIRA) |
Video |
Section 1 – RGBs from New Generation GEO Images
| Topic | Speaker(s) | Presentation PDF | Recording |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWS Operational RGB Usage in the Northern Plains of the U.S. | Carl Jones (NWS, Grand Forks, ND) | Video | |
| RGB Usage from AHI by JMA | Taro Handa (JMA) | Video | |
| Planned RGBs using MTG/FCI | Ivan Smijanic (EUMETSAT) | Video |
Section 2 – RGB Operational Use and RGB Research
| Topic | Speaker(s) | Presentation PDF | Recording |
|---|---|---|---|
| RGB Usage a the NWS Ocean Prediction Center + Q&A | Michael Folmer (NWS/OPC) | Video | |
| RGB Research at NASA/SPoRT + Q&A | Emily Berndt (NASA/SPoRT) | Video | |
| RGB Prespective from a forecaster-turned-researcher + Q&A | Bill Line (NOAA/NESDIS) | Video | |
| RGB user color challenges + Q&A | Katie Crandall Vigil (CIWRO & NWS Training Center) | Video | |
| EUMeTrain RGB activities + Q&A | Mária Putsay (EUMeTrain/Hungary) | Video | |
| Fire Detection RGBs and other under development + Q&A | Curtis Seaman (CIRA) | Video | |
| RGB Usage in Australia and Indonesia | Bodo Zeschke (Australia BOM), and Rion Salman (BMKG) | Salman PDF | Video |
| RGB Usage in Africa | Lee-ann Simpson (COMET and previously SAWS) | Video |
Section 4 – Review of RGB Standards
| Topic | Speaker(s) | Presentation PDF | Recording |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Space Debriefs and Conclusions | Mark Higgins (EUMETSAT), leads | ||
| RGB Naming, Standardization, Recommendations for variants of the RGB Composite Standards | Discussion led by Ivan Smijanic (EUMETSAT) | Video |
Section 5 – Training Topics
| Topic | Speaker(s) | Presentation PDF | Recording |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data access, RGB creation, and sharing of resources for translation | Marcial Garbanzo (UCR) and Diego Souza (INPE) | Video | |
| RGB Training successes, challenges and various inclusive approaches | We anticipate contributions from each WMO Region | Video | |
| Planning for an Image Interpretation Event Week | Trainers | Video | |
| Live Weather Briefing & Closing Remarks | Jose Galvez | Video |
This event will be held in the new CIRA Commons Building on the Foothills Campus of Colorado State University. Below is information on how to get to the CIRA campus, campus parking, and how to get around Fort Collins.
From Denver International Airport (DIA):
- Preferred transportation from DIA is Groome — Click Here to learn more
- To view the DIA transportation website — Click Here
View an example trip using Groome and TransFort on Google by clicking here: https://goo.gl/maps/XvDtPd7KQixLsStx9
Getting around Fort Collins:
Fort Collins public transportation is run through Transfort. They offer bus lines as well as a MAX line that runs parallel with the university.
We have provided a list of hotels in Fort Collins that can access CIRA VIA Public Transportation. Please see the Hotels tab for more information
- To learn more about the TransFort bus routes — Click Here
- To learn about the MAX line — Click Here
- Fort Collins also offers a Bike Share program — Click Here to learn more
- If you choose to bike Fort Collins you can view and download a Bike Route Map — Click Here
Parking at CIRA on the CSU Foothills Campus:
Parking on campus requires a permit. You can purchase hourly or daily parking. https://pts.colostate.edu/visitors/parking/
Hourly parking costs $1.50/hour and can be purchased in the parking lot using the hourly pay machines. The machine for the Foothills Campus is located down off Laport by the Colorado National Guard building. You can also access these pay stations through the Park Mobile application on your mobile phone zone 2017. Have your license plate number ready.
Daily parking permits can be purchased online or at the Parking and Transportation Services located in the Lake Street Garage for $8/day for a Foothills Only Pass
Driving Directions – Denver International Airport to CIRA Conference Center – No Toll
- Head north on Peña Blvd
- Use the right 3 lanes to turn slightly right onto Terminal E (signs for Airport Terminal E)
- Use the left lane to turn slightly left onto Parking – Terminal E
- Keep left
- Continue onto Peña Blvd (signs for I-10/Airport Exit/Airport Return to Terminal)
- Use the left 2 lanes to merge onto I-70 W toward Denver
- Take exit 279A for I-270 W toward Fort Collins/Boulder
- Continue onto I-270 W
- Take exit 0 to merge onto I-25 N toward Fort Collins
- Keep left to stay on I-25 N
- Take exit 269B to merge onto CO-14 W/E Mulberry St. toward Fort Collins
- Merge onto CO-14 W/E Mulberry St
- Turn right onto S Overland Trail
- Turn left onto Laport Ave
- Travel west on Laport until you see the sign for Atmospheric Science Campus; Colorado State University. Or the sign for The National Wildlife Research Center
- Keep left up the driveway to get to the Atmospheric Science Center buildings
- Please see the Parking tab for information on parking passes and permits
Driving Directions – Denver International Airport to CIRA Conference Center
- Head north on Peña Blvd
- Use the right 3 lanes to turn slightly right onto Terminal E (signs for Airport Terminal E)
- Use the left lane to turn slightly left onto Parking – Terminal E
- Keep left
- Continue onto Peña Blvd (signs for I-70/Airport Exit/Airport Return to Terminal)
- Take exit 6B toward Boulder/Fort Collins
- Merge onto E-470 N
- Take exit 47 to merge onto I-25 N toward Fort Collins
- Keep left to stay on I-25 N
- Take exit 269B to merge onto CO-14 W/E Mulberry St. toward Fort Collins
- Merge onto CO-14 W/E Mulberry St
- Turn right onto S Overland Trail
- Turn left onto Laport Ave
- Travel west on Laport until you see the sign for Atmospheric Science Campus; Colorado State University. Or the sign for The National Wildlife Research Center
- Keep left up the driveway to get to the Atmospheric Science Center buildings
- Please see the Parking tab for information on parking passes and permits
Driving Directions – South Denver to CIRA Conference Center
- Take the I-25N ramp towards Fort Collins
- Take exit 269B to merge onto CO-14 W/E Mulberry St. toward Fort Collins
- Merge onto CO-14 W/E Mulberry St
- Turn right onto S Overland Trail
- Turn left onto Laport Ave
- Travel west on Laport until you see the sign for Atmospheric Science Campus; Colorado State University. Or the sign for The National Wildlife Research Center
- Keep left up the driveway to get to the Atmospheric Science Center buildings
- Please see the Parking tab for information on parking passes and permits
Driving Directions – South Wyoming to CIRA Conference Center
- Take the I-25S ramp towards Fort Collins
- Take exit 269B to merge onto CO-14 W/E Mulberry St. toward Fort Collins
- Merge onto CO-14 W/E Mulberry St
- Turn right onto S Overland Trail
- Turn left onto Laport Ave
- Travel west on Laport until you see the sign for Atmospheric Science Campus; Colorado State University. Or the sign for The National Wildlife Research Center
- Keep left up the driveway to get to the Atmospheric Science Center buildings
- Please see the Parking tab for information on parking passes and permits
Hotels with available ground transportation (Bus)
| Hotel | Starting Transit Center | Bus Lines | Ending Transit Center | Google Map |
| Hilton | Prospect & Whitcomb (CSU Transit Center) |
2, FHS | CSU Atmospheric Science Building. | Map |
| Best Western University Inn | University & Mason | Horn, 32, FHS | CSU Atmospheric Science Building. | Map |
| The Armstrong Hotel | CSU Transit Center | 32, FHS | CSU Atmospheric Science Building. | Map |
| The Elizabeth Hotel | Downtown Transit Center | 10, 32, FHS | CSU Atmospheric Science Building. | Map |
From the Atmospheric Science Building drop off walk east up the path until you see signs for the CIRA Conference Center.
Additional Hotel Options
Hotel |
Miles from
|
Google Map |
| Quality Inn and Suites | 8.0 | Map |
| Hilton Garden Inn Fort Collins | 11.4 | Map |
| Holiday Inn Express | 10 | Map |
| Residence Inn | 9.7 | Map |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton | 10.8 | Map |
