COMET Update

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Message Date: 2007-08-15

Message Subject: COMET Update

If you like variety, we've got it!

Since the spring update from COMET sent last April, we have published a diverse set of new training materials on subjects ranging from ocean models, aviation TAFs, forecasting for Antarctica, microwave channel satellite products, hydrology, and more. Read on for the URLs and highlights...

NEW MODULES

Antarctica: Challenging Forecasts for a Challenging Environment
http://www.meted.ucar.edu/polar/antarctica_ipy/

This module contains two pieces: a short overview of the Antarctic weather intended for all audiences as well as a more detailed section that showcases interviews with experts and is intended for meteorologists and others who want to know more about forecasting in this unique environment.

Microwave Resources
http://www.meted.ucar.edu/npoess/microwave_topics/resources/

The PBL in Complex Terrain: Part 2
http://www.meted.ucar.edu/norlat/pbl_complexterrain/part2/

Introduction to Ocean Models
http://www.meted.ucar.edu/oceans/ocean_models/

Writing TAFs for Convective Weather
http://www.meted.ucar.edu/dlac2/mod2/

and the two modules below which complete our Basic Hydrologic Sciences distance learning course
http://www.meted.ucar.edu/dl_courses/hydrobasic/

Flash Flood Case Studies
http://www.meted.ucar.edu/hydro/basic/FlashFloodCases/

River Forecasting Case Study
http://www.meted.ucar.edu/hydro/basic/RiverForecast/

Additionally, several new French and Spanish translations of previously published titles are also available.

As always, these materials are freely available to everyone, courtesy of our sponsors (NOAA's NWS, the NESDIS' GOES and NPOESS programs, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, and the Meteorological Service of Canada), as well as special funding from Australia's Bureau of Meteorology, EUMETSAT, the National Science Foundation, and NOAA's International Affairs office.

Don't forget you'll need to register in order to access the modules, but registration is free and easy and available in both English and Spanish! We welcome any comments, suggestions, or feedback you have on these or any other training offerings available through the MetEd Website.

Sincerely,

Wendy Schreiber-Abshire
COMET Meteorologist
abshire@ucar.edu
303-497-8477