Module 1 (POES Introduction and Background) Index
Series Overview
Module Overview
1. GOES/POES Comparison Table
2. GOES/POES Orbits and Geographic Coverage
3. GOES/POES Coverage Comparison
4. Parallax Correction
Imagery/Product Examples
1. AVHRR 4.4-km Visible (Ch 1)/11-µm Infrared (Ch 4) Imagery Comparison
2. AVHRR 1.1-km Visible (Ch 1)/11-µm Infrared Imagery Comparison
3. AVHRR 3.7-µm Shortwave IR (Ch 3)/11-µm IR Window (Ch 4) Imagery Comparison
4. GOES/POES Fog/Stratus Product Imagery Comparison
5. Fire Detection Using AVHRR Imager Data
6. Volcano and Ash Plume Detection Using AVHRR Imagery 1
7. Volcano and Ash Plume Detection Using AVHRR Imagery 2
8. Volcano and Ash Plume Detection Using AVHRR Composite Imagery
9. POES Microwave-AMSU and SSM/I Total Precipitable Water Products
10. POES Microwave Rain Rate Products
11. AMSU, SSMI, and GOES Data Integration in AWIPS
Appendix: POES History
1. Meteorological Satellites 1951-54: Early Concepts
2. Meteorological Satellites 1960-65: First Views from Space
3. Research Meteorological Satellites 1964-93
4. First Operational Meteorological Satellites 1966-69
5. Meteorological Satellites 1969: IRIS and Early Sounding
6. Meteorological Satellites 1969-70: First Temperature Profiles
7. Meteorological Satellites 1970-76: Operational Imager and First Sounder
8. Meteorological Satellites 1972a: Nimbus-5 and Improved Sounding
9. Meteorological Satellites 1972b: Nimbus-5 and Microwave Sounding
10. Meteorological Satellites 1975: Nimbus-6 HIRS
11. Meteorological Satellites 1976: DMSP OLS Imager
12. Meteorological Satellites 1978: Microwave Sounding Unit (MSU)
13. Meteorological Satellites 1987: Microwave Imaging with the SSM/I
14. Meteorological Satellites 1998: NOAA-K(15) and Beyond
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Module 2 (POES Microwave) Index
Series Overview
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1. AMSU and SSM/I - Orbits and Coverage
2. Ascending and Descending Orbits
3. Ascending and Descending Orbit Schedules
4. AMSU & SSM/I Scan Strategies
5. AMSU & SSM/I Footprint Plots
6. AMSU - SSM/I Scans and Table
7. Edge Effects in Microwave Products
1. Microwave Remote Sensing - Introduction
2. Microwave Spectral Channel Descriptions
3. Land versus Ocean Characteristics 1
4. Land versus Ocean Characteristics 2
5. Ocean Characteristics
6. Table: Land vs. Ocean Characteristics Summary
7. Rainfall Characteristics: Introduction
8. Rainfall Characteristics: Absorption
9. Rainfall Characteristics: Scattering
10. Table: Microwave Energy and Precipitation
11. Table: Microwave Remote Sensing Summary
1. Total Precipitable Water (TPW)
2. Total Precipitable Water Example
3. Cloud Liquid Water
4. Cloud Liquid Water Animation
5. Rain Rate - Ocean Versus Land
6. Rain Rate Animation
1. Ocean Surface Wind Speed
2. Ocean Surface Wind Speed Application
3. Sea Ice
4. Sea Ice Animation
5. Snow Cover
6. Snow Cover Animation
7. Land Surface Temperatures
8. Surface Moisture
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Module 3 (POES Minicases) Index
Series Overview
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1. Synoptic Features – 06 to 06 Z, 1 to 2 February
2. Shortwaves and Upper-Level Moisture – 06 to 06 Z, 1 to 2 February
3. Comparison of GOES WV, AMSU, AVN, and Eta TPW Fields
4. Moisture Plume – Focus on AMSU and Model TPW Fields
5. AMSU vs. Model TPW Values
6. 12 and 00 Z (1–2 Feb) UIL Soundings
7. 00 and 12 Z (2 Feb) OTX Soundings
1. Precipitation Development – 00 to 07 Z, 2 Feb
2. Update on Synoptic Features – 00 to 09 Z GOES WV and 24–hr Model Forecast Comparison
3. 09 Z – Review of AMSU and 24–hr AVN/Eta Forecast TPW
4. 09 Z – The Forecast Challenge for the Spokane (OTX) CWA
5. Models vs. Trends – 11:15 Z – Eta QPF and NOWRAD Data
6. Models vs. Trends – 11:15 Z – AVN QPF
7. Models vs. Trends – 11:15 Z – GOES WV, AMSU TPW and Eta QPF
1. Short-Term Forecast Impact
2. Verification
1. Background
2. The TRaP Method
1. Hurricane Georges Named
2. Hurricane Georges Approaches the Florida Keys (20-25 Sep)
3. Hurricane Georges Track
1. Georges Crosses the Florida Keys (25 Sep)
2. Georges Enters the Gulf of Mexico (25 Sep)
3. NHC Forecasts, Model Guidance, and GOES IR
1. Georges over the Gulf of Mexico (27 Sep)
2. Georges Approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast (27 Sep)
1. Landfall - Biloxi, MS (28 Sep)
2. Landfall: NEXRAD and Hourly National Precipitation Analysis (NPA) Loops (28 Sep)
3. Landfall: TRaP Estimates and Observed Rainfall Totals
Module 4 (Soundings) Index
Series Overview
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