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Access, integrate, display, and evaluate information from various data sources used in generating operational NWS products and services.
As part of the integrated data analysis and forecasting process, forecasters should know how to properly integrate and display in-situ, remote sensing, map, and model data. Forecasters need to understand the strengths and limitations of the various data sets (covered by previous units), displays, and procedures necessary to expeditiously and accurately determine the most relevant depictions from all available data (ways to depict integrated datasets).
1. A basic proficiency with the AWIPS user interfaces for each data source: animation, image display, overlay, and map databases
2. Ability to create AWIPS procedures (macros) for various data and model displays.
3. Ability to develop materials for the display of point and gridded data with various image backgrounds.
4. Knowledge of the following necessary tools for combining images for performing multi-data source analysis:
5. Ability to incorporate image combinations with other data sources.
6. Knowledge of all AWIPS data intervals and spatial resolutions available for all domains (scales).
7. Knowledge of appropriate color tables for particular data sets such as discrete versus continuous data sets.
Instructional Component 7.1 (On Hold): Image Combinations: Using Image Combinations Effectively in AWIPS, with focus on satellite/radar/terrain. A module teaching how to maximize image combinations and modify color tables in order to best produce the merged product. (Web module)
Instructional Component 7.2: Display Products: Using Satellite Data to Discern Model Initializations (coordinated with NWP PDS).
7.2.1 Using AWIPS to Evaluate Model Initializations: This teletraining session is designed to increase your understanding of model initializations and how observations can be used to improve model evaluation/forecasting skills. The characteristics of the model initializations, model forecasts, and satellite (and other observations) are examined.
Instructional Component 7.3 (On Hold): AWIPS Procedure Creation: Use the AWIPS User's Guide and any other additional considerations of procedure creation. (Web module)
Instructional Components 7.4: AWIPS Dataset Examples: Training modules that explain the use of AWIPS dataset intervals, spatial resolutions, and domains by using case study examples.
Instructional Component 7.5: Enhancement Tables on AWIPS: Material that teaches how color tables are used to display data. Using AWIPS GOES Satellite Imagery (Web module)
Instructional Component 7.6 (On Hold): Measurement Techniques: Understanding Differences in Observations of the Same Parameter: Learn the differences in measurement techniques and which measurements should be compared. (Web/Teletraining module)
Instructional Component 7.7: Adding Scientific Fields on AWIPS: The AWIPS Volume Browser Localization Page provides detailesysinformation on making on-site changes to the volume browser. This web site documents how to add scientific fields into the volume browser that were not included through the default AWIPS Build 5.2.2. A portion of this web site was originally created by the NWS office at State College , PA. It was expanded and is now maintained by the SOO at the NWS office at La Crosse, WI, in the spirit of teamwork. Please send comments for improvement or inclusion to dan.baumgardt@noaa.gov.
Evaluation 7.1: : After each teletraining session, the SOO and/or training officer is sent an e-mail notice that includes an evaluation form.
Evaluation 7.2: : WES simulations (realtime, interval based, virtual reality, case study) are used to assess the trainee's specific skills and knowledge.
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