The Basics of Atmospheric Composition for Weather Forecasters: Extreme Events
Topic outline
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Welcome
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An introductory module on aerosols, reactive gases and the available parameters, techniques and tools for monitoring and forecasting extreme events.
Estimated time: 30 min
Quiz: 1 -
Learn about the different sand and dust storms (SDS) types and sources and how different products and platforms can be used to monitor and forecast regional and global events.
Estimated time: 50 min
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Learn about the different products and platforms which can be used for monitoring and forecasting smoke pollution from wildfires.
Estimated time: 25 min
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Learn how different techniques and tools can be used for monitoring and forecasting volcanic ashes.
Estimated time: 30 min