CALMet XV 2023
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-Encouraging Creative Ways of Learning and Working Together-
In today's ever-evolving landscape of meteorology and education, the CALMet Conference continues to be a beacon of excellence. We are delighted to announce that the CALMet XV Conference is hosted by the German Weather Service this year, and we have adapted to the dynamic times by transitioning to a fully virtual platform.
This year, we extend a warm invitation to join us as we explore the latest trends and practices that are shaping the field of meteorological training and professional development. Our conference's focus revolves around a variety of timely and relevant themes:
Supporting Satellite Meteorology Training: Discover the latest in satellite meteorology training and how it impacts weather forecasting and climate monitoring.
Inspiration for Training Sessions: Gain insight into how to invigorate training sessions and inspire the meteorological experts of tomorrow.
Fostering Collaboration with Communities: Learn the art of engaging with communities and stakeholders to create more effective training programs.
Supporting Training for Meteorological Professionals: Delve into the tools and strategies that drive the continuous improvement of meteorological professionals.
Supporting the Training for Other Professionals and the Public: Explore how meteorological knowledge can be effectively disseminated to professionals outside the field and the broader public.
Educational Tools: Experiences, Best Practices, and Lessons Learned: Discover the latest educational tools, best practices, and the invaluable lessons learned in the world of meteorological education.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Training and Professional Development: Uncover the potential of AI in enhancing meteorological training and professional development.
Join us for CALMet XV as we embrace the forefront of meteorological education, share knowledge, and build a sense of community. Together, we are charting the course for the future of meteorological training and professional development.
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Here you can find all the Information you need to join the workshop Meteorological Simulator for Training, the workshop Developing spatial thinking skills with three-dimensional visualizations and the workshop Keep it Jargon Free!
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Presenters: Keliann LaConte, Vanessa Vincente, and Lee-ann Simpson
Workshop (90 min)
Description: Spatial thinking is a critical part of many scientific endeavors, and it is necessary to think spatially in order to progress from a novice to an expert in a given scientific domain (NRC 2006). To provide learners with practice in this area, the lesson “Monitoring for Potential Flash Flood & Debris Flow Threats” (Vincente and LaConte 2023) includes an innovative spatial visualization approach for training. Various software, including Sketchfab, Autodesk, Photoshop, and Google Earth, were used to simulate a post-fire landscape, which was overlaid with three different types of hydrological and geological data. The lesson engages learners in connecting how four key factors contribute to the likelihood of a flash flood and debris flow event occurring at a given location in that landscape. The three-dimensional visualizations allow learners to interact with data as they develop new perspectives for how the four factors interact. Using this example as a springboard, participants will discuss how 3D visuals can engage learners in interacting with data and developing conceptual models. Through small-group discussions, participants will generate new ideas for including 3D visualizations in future training efforts. They will also be invited to share resources and examples of how 3D visualizations can support learners in mastering complex concepts.
Example: Below, a three-dimensional topographic model shows the Spring Creek Fire burn scar perimeter in southern Colorado (USA), along with major highways, county lines, creeks, and locations of interest. In the lesson Monitoring for Potential Flash Flood & Debris Flow Threats, learners use this model to explore vulnerable assets, called “Values at Risk,” which can be impacted by erosion, sedimentation, rockfall, flooding, and debris flows. Learners can click on each of three locations to review information on why it was identified as a “value at risk.”
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Co-authors: Erin Sanders, Jose Galvez, Marcial Garbanzo
Activity (1 hr)
Description: The people we train and communicate with are diverse and we need to be cognizant of that aspect. Our disciplines contain many technical terms and long names that are shortened to acronyms and jargon. In order to reach more people across various disciplines, with various levels of expertise, spoken languages, and cultures, we are re-training ourselves to use the simplest language possible. This exercise provides a few examples and ways we have tried to reduce confusion and simplify. Use the Moodle forum for your examples. By sharing examples, we hope to seed creative ways to deal with the next encounter of 'complex' language.
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Presenters: Natasa Strelec Mahovic and Vesa Nietosvaara
Workshop (1 hr)
Description: Meteorological simulators have been used for quite many years in training events. The simulators present a saved weather situation, that the meteorologist investigates by using the given meteorological data, preparing forecasts while the time goes on and more data comes in. EUMETSAT has recently developed a simple meteorological simulator that runs on European Weather Cloud (EWC), allowing the simulator to be available for anyone willing to build such exercises. During the CALMet conference, we will demonstrate our simulator at the workshop and exchange experiences with the CALMet community. We will also share a small test dataset with the participants, so that they can try building a simulator on their PC.