This lesson teaches the basics of satellite image interpretation to forecasters, meteorology students, and other interested learners, with an emphasis on the African region. It begins by briefly describing visible, infrared, and water vapour channels, as well as RGBs and derived products. From there, it teaches learners how to interpret clouds and surface features using various channels and products. This sets the stage for the final section, where learners practice identifying features using assorted imagery and products. The lesson uses Meteosat Second Generation imagery over Africa and, to a lesser extent, Europe. Given the similarities in channels between satellites, the lesson should also appeal to a broader, international audience. This lesson is being designed to support EUMETSAT training courses, such as the online Satellite Application Courses run by EUMETSAT and the African training centers.
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EUMETSAT, Satellite, Interpretation, Meteosat Second Generation (MSG), Africa, ASMET10, ASMET, visible, infrared, water vapour, RGB, dust RGB, night microphysics RGB, natural colour RGB, severe convection RGB, Surface Features, Water Features, High clouds, Low clouds, Mid-level clouds, land, ocean, water bodies, deserts, forests, grasslands, dust, dust height, dust thickness, cloud height, cloud thickness, stratus, cirrus, cumulus, cumulonimbus, mountain wave, Real-time WMS
