- Basics/Related Info
- GOES-R Training Plan (pdf)
- GOES-R 101
- GOES-R: Benefits of Next-Generation Environmental Monitoring
- GOES-R Fact Sheets
- Training By Subject
- General Satellite Meterology
- Aerosols/Air Quality/Atmospheric Composition
- Aviation
- Climate
- Clouds
- Hydrology
- Imagery
- Instruments
- Land
- Lightning
- Space Weather
- By Institute
GOES-R Training
Overview
The GOES-R Series Program is committed to providing extensive training for the operational and educational communities that will address both end users’ and developers’ needs, bridging the gap between research and operations. Training will focus on the quantitative and qualitative use of GOES-R series data and products, methods for interpreting the data, new features, capabilities and algorithms, and a better understanding of atmospheric sciences and mesoscale meteorology in preparation for the GOES-R series satellites.
Training is developed and provided by a number of partners across the weather enterprise through the GOES-R Proving Ground, e-learning training modules, seminars, weather event simulations, and special case studies.
The GOES-R Series Program has also implemented the position of “satellite liaison” to prepare forecasters for the data that will be available from GOES-R series satellites and to ease the transition to operations. Satellite liaisons are stationed at most of the National Centers and the NWS Training Center. Satellite liaisons are tasked with running the various demonstrations within these testbed locations. They are essentially research-to-operations liaisons, improving upon training from the product developers to present to testbed participants, and providing participant feedback to the developers for further improvement.
Also, in an effort to promote more frequent communication with the user community about GOES-R series science and demonstration activities, the GOES-R Series Program provides semi-monthly virtual science seminars. The seminars allow scientists to highlight their recent work to the rest of the community.
Training Resources
For more information click on the GOES-R Training Plan. For general information on the GOES-R series mission, access the GOES-R 101 training module or the GOES-R: Benefits of Next-Generation Environmental Monitoring module.
Check out our Fact Sheets section for quick guides on GOES-R series instruments, ground system and products.
Training Resources by Topic
Training Resources by Institute
COMET
The Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education, and Training (COMET) Program supports, enhances, and stimulates the communication and application of scientific knowledge of the atmospheric and related sciences for the operational and educational communities. The COMET Distance Education Program training materials include web, CD-ROM, and teletraining methods which serve earth science education and training needs by providing interactive experiences for learners at a distance.
NWS Training Division
NOAA: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a well-established training program that will support GOES-R User Readiness.
SPORT
NASA’s Short-term Prediction Research and Transition Center (SPoRT) provides training about specific products, discussing the strengths and weaknesses, with the goal of successfully transitioning products to operations. This training is built from surveys and direct communication with our partners. With this paradigm, the forecasters are an integral component of the transition process and not a passive recipient of data. SPoRT Product Training Modules include: Pseudo Geostationary Lightning Mapper, Lightning Mapping Array, MODIS Fog Products, GOES Fog Depth, and more.
VISIT
Virtual Institute for Satellite Integration Training (VISIT) is a joint effort involving NOAA Cooperative Institutes, the National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service (NESDIS), and the National Weather Service (NWS). The primary mission of VISIT is to accelerate the transfer of research results based on atmospheric remote sensing data into NWS operations using distance education techniques. Training sessions include topics on Satellite Meteorology, Severe Weather, Climate, Numerical Weather Prediction, and more. Many of these modules were developed in collaboration with the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) and the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA).
VLap
Established by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites (CGMS), the Virtual Laboratory for Training and Education in Satellite Meteorology (VLab) is a global network of specialized training centres and meteorological satellite operators working together to improve the utilisation of data and products from meteorological and environmental satellites.
In collaboration with:
CIMSS
As part of the UW-Madison Space Science and Engineering Center, CIMSS conducts cutting-edge research while fulfilling its three-part mission
CIRA
CIRA is a cooperative institute that is also a research department within CSU's College of Engineering, in partnership with the Department of Atmospheric Science.
Please note: Many of the training modules in this section are housed on external Web sites. The appearance of external links within the Training section of the GOES-R Web site does not constitute endorsement by NASA, NOAA or the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) of external Web sites or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities, NASA/NOAA/DOC does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations.