Section outline


    • Videos

      On Using Satellite Data to Monitor Flash Floods

      Presentation about the use of satellites to monitor potential flash flood conditions.
      By Bob Kuligowski, NOAA Center for Satellite Applications and Research

      Introduction To Remotely Sensed Precipitation Estimation

      Tutorial presented by Dr. Theresa M. Modrick Hansen, giving an introduction to remotely sensed precipitation estimation relevant to the FFGS.
      By the Hydrologic Research Center (HRC)

      Introduction To Remotely Sensed Precipitation Bias

      Tutorial presented by Dr. Theresa M. Modrick Hansen, discussing the bias in remotely sensed precipitation estimates, and describing the approach to account for such bias in the FFGS.
      By the Hydrologic Research Center (HRC)

      Satellite Remote Sensing of Precipitation

      Short presentation on satellite remote sensing of precipitation and its context in within global climate change.
      By Tyler Ruff

      To what degree of accuracy can we measure precipitation from satellites?

      In this video, Dr. Viviana Maggioni explains uncertainty associated with precipitation data and errors in satellite-based precipitation estimates, and also presents a "divide and conquer" approach to estimate errors.
      By George Mason University

      Basic Radar Interpretation

      This video focuses in on some of the basic aspect of radar including how radar works, the two main types of radar data, and radar features associated with the three main storm types.
      By National Weather Service, Weather Forecast Office, Norman, OK

      Weather radars

      Biz Kyte, weather radar network specialist from UK Met Office, explains how we use radars to measure rainfall.
      By UK Met Office

      Doppler Radar Rainfall Estimates - A Brief Description

      Short video describing two Doppler Weather Radar Precipitation Estimate products.
      By National Weather Service, Weather Forecast Office, Billings, MT


    • Games

      Weather Radars Quiz

      Questions in this game check for understanding of how radars can be used in weather forecasting. It is directed to professionals being trained to work in forecasting. Can be played online or printed to use in training events. Prepared by WMO-FFGS.

      Weather Radars Match up Game

      This is a matching game, useful for revision of concepts related to the use of weather radars in forecasting. It is directed to professionals being trained to work in forecasting. Can be played online or printed to use in training events. Prepared by WMO-FFGS.


    • Online Courses

      WMO - Instruments and Observing Methods - Training Material On Weather Radar Systems

      This course syllabus provides an overview of the basic features of Meteorological Weather Radars, showing how to operate a Radar and a Radar network.
      By WMO

      Weather Radar Fundamentals

      This is a 2-hour module presents the fundamental principles of Doppler weather radar operation and how to interpret common weather phenomena using radar imagery.
      By COMET® Program

      Radar Signatures for Severe Convective Weather

      This resource is intended for use as a job aid by operational weather forecasters in live warning situations and as a reference tool to better understand some aspects of severe thunderstorm warning events.
      By COMET® Program

      Lectures on Radar Applications in Mesoscale Meteorology

      This is a collection of 11 lectures delivered during the AMS Educational Forum “A Primer on Radar Analysis Techniques Used in Mesoscale Meteorology” held 2005.
      By COMET® Program

      Remote Sensing Using Satellite - 2nd Edition

      This is an introductory module on remote sensing using satellites. It focus on focus on the visible and infrared channels, those commonly seen on television broadcasts.
      By COMET® Program

      WMO Regional Satellite Workshop

      This is a collection of 7 lectures delivered during the "Regional Training Course on the Use of Environmental Satellite Data in Meteorological Applications for RAIII and IV," which took place in 2008.
      By COMET® Program

      Basic Satellite Imagery Interpretation

      This lesson teaches the basics of satellite image interpretation to forecasters, meteorology students, and other interested learners, with an emphasis on the African region.
      By COMET® Program