The Advanced Fire Weather Forecasters Distance Learning Course addresses advanced training needs of Incident Meteorologists (IMETs), Fire Weather Program Leaders (FWPLs) in NOAA's NWS weather forecast offices (WFOs), and Regional Program Managers. These individuals are ... Más información »

Aimed at those who do not have formal training in hydrology, this course is designed to address the needs of non-hydrologists who work with hydrologic data, particularly in flood forecasting. The course is intended to provide an understanding of the complex interactions ... Más información »

Developed for an international audience with a broad background, this course is designed to address the needs of non-hydrologists who work with hydrologic data, particularly in flood forecasting. The course provides an understanding of the complex interactions between the ... Más información »

Esta serie de módulos está pensada para brindar al meteorólogo operativo un entendimiento cabal de: la causa y las características de las erupciones volcánicas; la detección de las cenizas volcánicas; la predicción del movimiento de las nubes volcánicas; la ... Más información »

Ce cours à progression autocontrôlée introduit le concept de puissance de la pensée dynamique. Afin d’appliquer ce mode de pensée à l’atmosphère en temps réel est un défi, même pour les scientifiques les plus aguerris. Ce cours constitue la première étape ... Más información »

Este curso fue diseñado para un amplio público internacional y está pensado para cualquier persona que necesite trabajar con datos hidrológicos, especialmente para pronosticar crecidas, aunque no cuente con capacitación formal en el campo de la hidrología. El objetivo ... Más información »

Descrição Este curso de aprendizado à distância individualizado apresenta aos meteorologistas, estudantes, pesquisadores e outros interessados as capacidades, produtos e aplicações previstos com a próxima ... Más información »

Este curso a distancia brinda a cualquier pronosticador, estudiante, investigador u otra persona interesada la oportunidad de explorar a su propio ritmo las prestaciones, los productos y las aplicaciones que los satélites GOES-R de próxima generación ... Más información »

DLAC 1 is designed to give forecasters a comprehensive understanding of the physical mechanisms, synoptic patterns, and mesoscale features involved in fog/stratus generation and dissipation, as well as the latest forecast tools used to predict these challenging events. ... Más información »

Excessive use of conditional language, overly long TAFs, and TAFs that are not amended in a timely manner are some of the things that hamper the end user's ability to understand the forecast and make correct decisions, often resulting in substantial negative economic ... Más información »

This distance learning course provides a broad overview of several topics critical to conducting hydrographic surveys to map the seafloor and create nautical charts. The lessons contained in this course can provide prerequisite material for those pursuing certification in ... Más información »

This distance learning course is designed for operational forecasters although meteorology students and other interested users can benefit from it as well. The course aims to improve learners' understanding of common ensemble prediction system (EPS) products so they can ... Más información »

Los modelos numéricos cambian continuamente. El alumno debe contar con una sólida base para comprender los elementos básicos de los sistemas de modelización, como la dinámica, la física y la asimilación. Este curso le ... Más información »

This self-paced distance learning course introduces forecasters, students, researchers, and other interested learners to the capabilities, products, and applications anticipated with the next-generation GOES-R satellites.The three core lessons in this course are: GOES-R: ... Más información »

This webinar series provides an introduction to the new capabilities offered by the latest-generation GOES-R series weather satellites. The COMET® Program in partnership with NOAA NESDIS and the GOES-R Satellite Program Office offered the inaugural course as a series of ... Más información »

La serie de lecciones de este curso está en fase de desarrollo y forma parte de un esfuerzo colaborativo entre el Earth Observing Laboratory de NCAR, Millersville University y The COMET Program. Las cuatro lecciones que se han publicado en MetEd (tres de ellas en ... Más información »

This course series is currently in development and is part of a collaborative effort by NCAR's Earth Observing Laboratory, Millersville University, and The COMET Program. Completed lessons are currently available on MetEd and accessible below.  Five more lessons are ... Más información »

Este curso de aprendizaje a distancia brinda a los estudiantes y meteorólogos operativos la posibilidad de aumentar su comprensión de los procesos meteorológicos en las regiones tropicales. El curso también se ... Más información »

This distance learning course provides students and operational meteorologists with a better understanding of the meteorological processes in the tropics. It also aims to stimulate future research focused on forecasting problems in the tropics. The course uses COMET's ... Más información »

This distance learning course provides ocean forecasters with a solid foundation for more advanced study in oceanography. The three modules that comprise this course provide introductions to tides, currents, and ocean ... Más información »

This self-paced distance learning course provides access to a suite of training resources focused on the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) and the capabilities offered by the next generation of polar-orbiting satellites. The course includes four core lessons: Suomi ... Más información »

Ce cours à distance est destiné aux prévisionnistes opérationnels, toutefois les étudiants en météorologie et autres utilisateurs en tireront aussi profit. Le cours vise à améliorer la compréhension des ... Más información »

Este curso de aprendizaje a distancia fue diseñado pensando en el personal del área de predicción operativa, aunque también lo encontrarán útil los estudiantes de meteorología y otros usuarios interesados en el tema. El curso ... Más información »

The Mesoscale Meteorology Primer is a Web-based distance learning curriculum designed to improve understanding and forecasting of mesoscale weather phenomena. The primer is collection of modules that use streaming audio, conceptual animations, and frequent interactions. The ... Más información »

El Manual de meteorología de mesoescala es un programa didáctico de formación a distancia basado en internet diseñado para mejorar la comprensión de los fenómenos meteorológicos de mesoescala y la capacidad de pronosticarlos. El manual es una colección de módulos ... Más información »

This self-paced distance learning course provides forecasters, students, researchers, developers, and other interested learners with a foundation in the science, products, and applications of space-based satellite microwave remote sensing. The three core modules that ... Más información »

This self-paced course discusses the principles of major mountain weather concerns with the aim of improving the prediction of sensible weather in areas with complex terrain. The course organizes relevant modules and Webcasts on the MetEd Website into three parts: ... Más información »

This self-paced distance learning course provides forecasters, students, researchers, and other interested learners with a foundation in the products and applications from multispectral satellite observations and various methodologies used to derive multispectral image ... Más información »

Numerical models are constantly changing. Learners need a solid understanding of the basic building blocks of model systems, such as dynamics, physics, and assimilation. This course will enable learners to adapt to future model changes and use model guidance intelligently ... Más información »

NWP Course 1, NWP Basics and Background, is the first course in the NWP training series, Effective Use of NWP in the Forecast Process. Course 1 includes lessons on how the forecast is affected by the basic building blocks of model systems, such as the dynamics, physics, and ... Más información »

NWP Course 2, Using and Adding Value to NWP in the Forecast Process, is the second course in the NWP training series, Effective Use of NWP in the Forecast Process. Course 2 contains material on using NWP in the forecast process. These lessons are accompanied by brief WES ... Más información »

The goal of the NWP Training Series is to increase your effectiveness in using NWP information in the forecast process. Additionally, we hope to help you recognize your role as an essential part of the forecast process through lessons and WES caselets that promote ... Más información »

The National Weather Service National Blend of global Models (NBM) Training Series provides information about the models, statistics, verification methods, and other details relevant to the Blend. The first lessons in this training series were produced in 2015 and 2016 in ... Más información »

This distance learning course addresses the prerequisite content needed to attend the four-week Pacific International Desk Level 1 program in Honolulu and Guam. Candidates must complete the required lessons in this course. This introductory study of tropical meteorology ... Más información »

This course represents the prerequisite training for enrollment in the Pacific International Desk Level 2 residence program in Honolulu. Candidates must complete all required lessons in this course before arriving for the program.   This intermediate level study of ... Más información »

The COMET® Program presenta los módulos que integran este curso de Repaso de Meteorología Aeronáutica para apoyar las necesidades de educación continua de los pronosticadores aeronáuticos a nivel internacional. Los varios módulos o secciones de módulos que se ... Más información »

The modules in this Review of Aeronautical Meteorology course are being offered by The COMET® Program to serve the continuing education needs of international aeronautical forecasters. The modules and module sections listed in the Course Outline have been chosen as the ... Más información »

The modules in this Review of Aeronautical Meteorology for Africa course are being offered by The COMET® Program to serve the continuing education needs of aeronautical forecasters in Africa. The modules and module sections listed in the Course Outline have been chosen ... Más información »

Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior, S-290 is the second course in a five course sequence developing wildland fire behavior prediction skills and knowledge. In the Wildland Fire Qualifications System Guide, PMS 310-1, this course is required of those planning to work as ... Más información »

This self-paced distance learning course introduces the power of dynamical thinking. To apply this thinking to the real-time atmosphere is a challenge, even to seasoned atmospheric scientists. This short course is your first step toward dynamical reasoning using satellite ... Más información »

This course covers the basics of being a SKYWARN Spotter. The goal of the course is to provide baseline training for all spotters through multiple modules covering the procedures for spotting (including communication and spotter report criteria) and safety considerations ... Más información »

This self-paced course discusses the basic principles of warm season convective weather with the aim of improving the prediction of significant and severe convection. The course organizes relevant modules and Webcasts into two sections: Core Topics and Advanced ... Más información »

Este curso de educación a distancia pone a su alcance la posibilidad de adquirir una sólida base que le permitirá continuar con estudios de oceanografía más avanzados. Los tres módulos que forman parte de este curso se centran en las mareas, las corrientes y los ... Más información »

This course is intended to assist aviation forecasters in tropical regions in meeting the WMO Aeronautical Meteorological Forecasters Competency Standards. Competent performance based on these WMO standards is a necessary to meet the International Civil Aviation ... Más información »

Tropical cyclones (TCs) can bring excessive rainfall and create large precipitation gradients within very short distances. The excessive rainfall can lead to long-term flooding well beyond the TC impact period. This requires forecasters to issue specific flood products to ... Más información »

Tropical cyclone storm surge presents the greatest threat to life and property for coastal communities. When a tropical cyclone threatens coastal communities, National Weather Service (NWS) and National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecasters share information with local ... Más información »

Tropical cyclone winds present a significant threat to life and property for communities in the path of these storms. During tropical cyclone events, the National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center forecasters share information with local decision-makers ... Más información »

This distance learning course provides a comprehensive review of tsunami science, the U.S. tsunami warning program processes and products, and tsunami preparedness for coastal communities. The intended audience is emergency managers, tsunami watchstanders, forecasters, and ... Más información »

This distance learning course has been created primarily for broadcast meteorologists seeking to satisfy their requirements for the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Program. However, it will be useful for anyone interesting in broadening their understanding of the ... Más información »

The focus of this series of modules is to provide the operational meteorologist with a thorough understanding of the cause and characteristics of volcanic eruptions, detecting volcanic ash, forecasting plume movement, and assessing societal impacts.This knowledge will ... Más información »

This course is composed of five core topic elements. It begins with a Webcast introducing forecasters to typical marine forecast customers and their wind and wave ... Más información »

Winter weather presents many challenges to the forecaster. This self-paced, distance learning course addresses the scientific aspects of a few of those challenges: microphysics, precipitation type, precipitation amount, and applications of NWP ensembles. As both mesoscale ... Más información »