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• Introduction
• Outline
• Learning Objectives
• Why RTMA?
• Applications of RTMA
  • Applications of RTMA
  • Applications of RTMA - Discussion
• RTMA In Human Forecast Process
  • Inputs
  • Outputs
  • Feedback
  • All Together
• RTMA Output Variables And Data Flow
  • RTMA Output Variables And Data Flow
  • Example - Isolated Dense Fog
  • Example - Subtropical Storm Andrea
• RUC Downscaling
  • Terrain Differences
  • Method/Implications
  • Example
• Observations Going Into RTMA
  • Observations Going Into RTMA
  • Quality Control
  • GSI Flow And Analysis Variables
  • Consequence Of Assuming Small Background Error For Velocity Potential
• Inside GSI
  • How Close Draw To Obs
  • Obs Radius Of Influence
  • Terrain Effect On Obs Influence
  • Covariance Pictures
  • Example - Analysis Increment Shape Influence By Terrain
• Analysis "Uncertainty"
  • Explanation
  • Example - Temperature
  • Example - Dewpoint
  • Example - Wind Speed
• Limitations
  • Bad First Guess
  • RUC Can't Resolve a Feature
  • Bad Observations
• Representativeness Issues
  • Terrain Variance
  • Terrain
  • Instrument Siting
  • Real Scenario
  • How GSI Handles It
  • Result
• Assessment Over Complex Terrain
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
• Precipitation Estimate
  • Input Data
  • Example
  • Limitations
  • Affected By Fire Smoke
• Effective Cloud Amount
  • Background 1
  • Background 2
  • Example 1
  • Example 2
• Summery
  • Overall
  • Limitations for GSI Fields
  • Limitations for Precip and Cloud Products
• Conclusion
• References
• Contributors