[Skywarn] Fwd: [Cometupdates] New from COMET: Microwave Remote Sensing Overview, 2nd Ed.

[Lloyd Colston]

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From: COMET Announcement <comet_announcements at comet.ucar.edu>
Date: Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 6:20 PM
Subject: [Cometupdates] New from COMET: Microwave Remote Sensing
Overview, 2nd Ed.
To: announce at comet.ucar.edu


The COMET Program is pleased to announce the release of Microwave
Remote Sensing: Overview, 2nd Edition. This module includes updates to
the original module published in 2006 that reflect changes to the
satellite programs and microwave sensing capabilities deployed on the
recently launched Suomi NPP polar-orbiting satellite and planned for
future JPSS satellites.

This module presents an overview of space-based microwave remote
sensing for environmental applications with a focus on meteorological
applications. It delivers basic information on polar-orbiting
satellite characteristics, current microwave instruments, and the
products they provide. Special attention is given to the newer
capabilities of the U.S.’s Suomi NPP (National Polar-orbiting
Partnership) and future JPSS (Joint Polar Satellite System) satellites
with additional information included for those missions being operated
by international partners. This module also serves as an introduction
to other, more in-depth modules covering the science and application
of cloud, precipitation, water vapor, and land and sea surface
observations. Please follow this link to the MetEd description page
that provides additional information and a link to begin the module:
https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=979.

Most COMET modules use JavaScript and Adobe® Flash® for navigation,
animation, and/or presentation of multimedia elements. Ensure that you
have a browser updated to its latest version with JavaScript enabled
and the latest version of the Adobe FlashPlayer installed
(http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/). For technical support for this
module please visit our Registration and Support FAQs at
https://www.meted.ucar.edu/resources_faq.php

We welcome any comments or questions you may have regarding the
content, instructional approach, or use of this module. Please e-mail
your comments or questions to Maria Frostic (mfrostic at comet.ucar.edu)
or Patrick Dills (dills at ucar.edu).


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