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
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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
GoToWebinar Information for Virutual Participation
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
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Presentation PDFs and Recordings
| 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 Zeschke 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 |
Venue and Travel
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
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
If you choose to bike Fort Collins you can view and download a Bike Route Map — Click Here
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
Parking on CIRA Foothills Campus
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
From the CSU Main Campus LSC
From the Lory Student Center:
Parking on campus requires a permit. You can purchase hourly or daily parking. https://pts.colostate.edu/visitors/parking/
- Take Laurel west to Shields
- Turn left onto Shields and then right onto Elizabeth
- Take Elizabeth west to Overland Trail
- Turn right onto Overland Trail
- Turn Left onto Laporte Ave
- Travel west on Laporte until you see a sign for Atmospheric Science Center (this is past the Colorado State Forestry Service sign)
- Turn left into the Atmospheric Science Center driveway.
- At the fork in the driveway, you will bend left with the road and head up a small hill
Coming from Denver International Airport (DIA – Toll)
- Take Pena Blvd from DIA to northbound Tower Road.
- Continue on Tower Road to 104th Avenue and turn left (West, towards the mountains).
- Take 104th Avenue to I-25 Northbound towards Fort Collins.
- Continue on I-25 north for about 65 miles.
- Take exit number 269 (Mulberry Street and CO-14) and head west.
- After passing through downtown Fort Collins, Mulberry Street will dead end at Overland Trail.
- Make a right turn on Overland Trail and head north for about a 1/2 mile until you arrive at Laporte Avenue.
- Make a left on Laporte Avenue and head west for about a 3/4 mile. You should see the main building appear on the left side of the road.
- While the Forest Service entrance looks tempting, keep going past it until you see the sign for Atmospheric Science.
- Parking on campus requires a permit. You can purchase hourly or daily parking. https://pts.colostate.edu/visitors/parking/
- From the parking lot, follow the path down to the building that says CIRA. The main entrance is on the Northside of the building.
Coming from Denver International Airport (DIA – Toll)
- Take Pena Blvd from DIA to northbound E470 (toll charges apply).
- Take E470 to northbound I-25 toward Fort Collins.
- Take I-25 north for about 60 miles.
- Take exit number 269 (Mulberry Street and CO-14) and head west.
- After passing through downtown Fort Collins, Mulberry Street will dead end at Overland Trail.
- Make a right turn on Overland Trail and head north for about a 1/2 mile until you arrive at Laporte Avenue.
- Make a left on Laporte Avenue and head west for about a 3/4 mile. You should see the main building appear on the left side of the road.
- While the Forest Service entrance looks tempting, keep going past it until you see the sign for Atmospheric Science.
- Parking on campus requires a permit. You can purchase hourly or daily parking. https://pts.colostate.edu/visitors/parking/
- From the parking lot, follow the path down to the building that says CIRA. The main entrance is on the Northside of the building.
Coming from the south (Colorado Springs, Denver, etc.)
- Take I-25 north to exit number 269 (Mulberry Street and CO-14) and head west.
- After passing through downtown Fort Collins, Mulberry Street will dead end at Overland Trail.
- Make a right turn on Overland Trail and head north for about a 1/2 mile until you arrive at Laporte Avenue.
- Make a left on Laporte Avenue and head west for about a 3/4 mile. You should see the main building appear on the left side of the road.
- While the Forest Service entrance looks tempting, keep going past it until you see the sign for Atmospheric Science.
- Parking on campus requires a permit. You can purchase hourly or daily parking. https://pts.colostate.edu/visitors/parking/
- From the parking lot, follow the path down to the building that says CIRA. The main entrance is on the Northside of the building.
Coming from the north (Wyoming)
- Take I-25 south to exit number 269B (Mulberry Street and CO-14) and head west.
- After passing through downtown Fort Collins, Mulberry Street will dead end at Overland Trail.
- Make a right turn on Overland Trail and head north for about a 1/2 mile until you arrive at Laporte Avenue.
- Make a left on Laporte Avenue and head west for about a 3/4 mile. You should see the main building appear on the left side of the road.
- While the Forest Service entrance looks tempting, keep going past it until you see the sign for Atmospheric Science.
- Parking on campus requires a permit. You can purchase hourly or daily parking. https://pts.colostate.edu/visitors/parking/
- From the parking lot, follow the path down to the building that says CIRA. The main entrance is on the Northside of the building.
Hotels
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 CIRA Conference Center | 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 |
