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Satellite Meteorlogy Goals, Core Abilities, and Syllabus 1. Relate advantages and limitations to satellite systems 2. Select appropriate non-cloud features using satellite imagery 3. Select appropriate cloud features using satellite imagery 4. Relate advantages and limitations to microwave satellite products. 5. Relate meteorological events to satellite imagery. 6. Interpret wind flow using satellite imagery. o Demonstrate basic intellectual knowledge necessary to interpret satellite observations. learner transfers knowledge and principles of radiative transfer to satellite imagery o Apply academics * learner transfers academic knowledge and principles to work situations o Learn effectively learner takes responsibility for self as a learner learner applies the learning process: assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating learner identifies, assimilates, and integrates information and ideas o Think critically and creatively * learner applies the principles and strategies of purposeful, organized thinking * learner practices analytical, explorative, and innovative thinking * learner demonstrates the integration of knowledge and understanding into problem solving activities o Solve problems learner identifies tasks to be performed, or decisions to be made. learner selects appropriate solutions, processes or decisions. learner evaluates problems, monitors the feedback and revises plans indicated by the findings. o Demonstrate problem solving capabilities and skills learner evaluates problem appropriately o Use inductive and deductive reasoning to solve problems * learner solves a specific problem * learner solves a real world problem * learner makes a generalization from a pattern of observations * learner applies properties of number systems to facilitate mental computation * learner determine the validity of a solution o Apply scientific concepts learner can apply concepts from reading to real world problems o Collect, analyze, and organize relevant and necessary information from a variety of sources. learner identifies the nature of the information required learner investigates sources of information learner gathers information from the most appropriate sources using various data collection techniques learner examines the information and selects what is relevant, important, and useful learner employs a variety of techniques to organize information (images, graphs, charts) learner draws conclusions about how the information can be used
Course Competencies 1. Identify terms in the radiative transfer equation for visible, infrared and microwave
Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when: learner apply RTE to interpret satellite image learner transfers knowledge and principles of radiative transfer to satellite imagery
Learning Objectives a. Identify terms in the radiative transfer equation for visible, infrared and microwave images b. Articulate the importance of terms in different situations Linked Core Abilities Demonstrate basic intellectual knowledge necessary to interpret satellite observations.
1. Identify terms in the radiative transfer equation for visible, infrared and microwave
Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when: learner apply RTE to interpret satellite image learner transfers knowledge and principles of radiative transfer to satellite imagery Learning Objectives a. Identify terms in the radiative transfer equation for visible, infrared and microwave images b. Articulate the importance of terms in different situations Linked Core Abilities Demonstrate basic intellectual knowledge necessary to interpret satellite observations.
2. Apply radiative transfer principles to interpret cloud and clear regions in infrared satellite images
Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when: learner applies principles to image analysis Learning Objectives a. Explain satellite IR image in terms of physical principles Linked Core Abilities Apply academics
3. Apply radiative transfer principles to interpret cloud and clear regions in water vapor (IR) satellite images
Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when: learner applies principles to image analysis Learning Objectives a. Explain satellite water vapor image in terms of physical principles Linked Core Abilities Apply academics
4. Apply radiative transfer principles to interpret cloud and clear regions in 3.7 micron satellite images Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when: learner can explain features in a 3.7 micron image Competence will be demonstrated: learner completes lab Learning Objectives a. Explain satellite 3.7 image in terms of physical principles Linked Core Abilities Apply academics 5. Apply radiative transfer principles to interpret cloud and clear regions in a visible satellite image
Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when: learner applies principles to image analysis Competence will be demonstrated: learner explains features in satellite visible images Learning Objectives a. Explain satellite visible image in terms of physical principles Linked Core Abilities Apply academics 6. Apply radiative transfer principles to interpret cloud and clear regions in a microwave satellite image
Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when: learner applies principles to image analysis Learning Objectives a. Explain satellite microwave image in terms of physical principles Linked Core Abilities Apply academics
7. Identify clouds in satellite images
Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when: learner describes clouds in a series of satellite images Competence will be demonstrated: learner completes lab exercise Learning Objectives a. Identify oceanic convective clouds b. Identify fog c. Identify frontal cloud layers d. Identify stratus clouds e. Identify anticyclonic stratocumulus f. Identify lee waves and orographic clouds g. Linked Core Abilities Demonstrate basic intellectual knowledge necessary to interpret satellite observations. 8. Identify cloud systems in a satellite image Competence will be demonstrated: learner completes lab exercise Learning Objectives a. Identify mesoscale convective complex b. Identify tropical storms c. Identify synoptic-scale depressions Linked Core Abilities Demonstrate basic intellectual knowledge necessary to interpret satellite observations.
10. Apply winds from satellite observations
Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when: learner utilizes satellite observations to interpret wind field Competence will be demonstrated: learner will complete a lab on deriving winds from satellite observations Learning Objectives a. Derive winds from cloud and vapor tracking b. Describe how winds are derived from passive and active microwave observations Linked Core Abilities Apply academics 9. Identify atmospheric aerosols and pollutants
Competence will be demonstrated: learner completes lab exercise Learning Objectives a. Identify dust and haze b. Identify contrails c. Identify ship trails d. Identify fires Linked Core Abilities Demonstrate basic intellectual knowledge necessary to interpret satellite observations.
11. Predict weather changes using satellite imagery.
Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when: learner can use satellite data in forecast Competence will be demonstrated: learner demonstrate forecast capabilitiy Learning Objectives There are no Learning Objectives defined for this Competency. Linked Core Abilities Think critically and creatively
12. Describe principles behind satellite derived products.
Learning Objectives a. Explain total precipitable water product and its uses b. Explain convective index product and its uses c. Explain total ozone product and its uses d. Explain retrieval of atmospheric temperature and moisture profiles e. Explain sea surface temperature (SST) product and its uses Linked Core Abilities Apply scientific concepts
13. Acquire appropriate satellite imagery to make a forecast.
Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when: Competence will be demonstrated: Learning Objectives a. Summarize weather conditions using multiple satellite images Linked Core Abilities Think critically and creatively Linked Standards There are no Standards linked to this Competency. 14. Compare and interpret satellite images at different wavelengths.
Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when: learner classifies a scence using appropriate satellite images Competence will be demonstrated: learner completes quizzes Learning Objectives a. Enhance cloud identification using multiple channels b. Categorize features using multiple satellite images Linked Core Abilities Use inductive and deductive reasoning to solve problems
15. Identify ocean features in satellite images
Learning Objectives a. Identify sun glint b. Identify sediments in the ocean c. Identify currents through SST analysis (e.g. Gulf Stream) Linked Core Abilities Collect, analyze, and organize relevant and necessary information from a variety of sources.
16. Analyze satellite imagery and interpret weather conditions
Learning Objectives There are no Learning Objectives defined for this Competency. Linked Core Abilities Apply scientific concepts
17. Defend weather forecast using satellite imagery
Learning Objectives a. Elaborate forecast choices Linked Core Abilities Learn effectively
1 SATELLITE METEOROLOGY Instructor Information Name : Steven A Ackerman Email Address : stevea@ssec.wisc.edu Office Information Room : 251 Phone Number : 3-3647 Office Hours : By appointment
Class Information Title : Satellite Meteorology Weeks : 15 Meeting Times and Location : Monday and Friday, Wednesday lab: Grading Information Grading Rationale : Grading will be based on labs assigned each week. I expect that you will be able to:1) Use a word processor to write you lab - grammar counts.2) You will be expected to be able to label and embed figures in your document.At times, you assignment will include making 'Quiz Images'. Your peers will sometime grade you work. Grading Scale A Complete all assignments on time, scoring 92% or higher on combined grade AB Complete all assignments on time, scoring 88% or higherr on combined grade B Complete all assignments on time, scoring 82% or higherr on combined grade BC Complete all assignments on time, scoring 78% or higherr on combined grade C Complete all assignments on time scoring 70% or higherr on combined grade D Complete all assignments on time, scoring 65% or higherr on combined grade Schedule 1 2/28/2002 Learning Plans Observing from a satellite Learning Activities LISTEN to a lecture 3 2/11/2002 Learning Plans Visible imagery Learning Activities ASK/ANSWER questions about "what it is" 4 2/25/2002 Learning Plans Infrared imagery Learning Activities ASK/ANSWER questions about "how it works" 5 3/4/2002 Learning Plans Multispectral cloud studies Learning Activities DEVELOP an organized list of relevant facts ANSWER objective questions ASK/ANSWER questions about "how it works" 6 3/11/2002 Learning Plans Fires, Aerosols and pollutants Review of cloud, aerosl, fire identification Learning Activities ASK/ANSWER questions about appropriate wavelengths to observe fires and aerosols IDENTIFY smoke and fires in satellite images ASK/ANSWER questions about "what it is" ANSWER objective questions APPLY RTE principles to image interpretation Review visible and infrared image analysis 7 3/18/2002 Learning Plans Products from Sounders Learning Activities ANALYZE the variables impacting the application of a given set of guidelines DEFINE DPI products ANSWER objective questions about DPI products APPLY principles to the solution of case study problems CLASSIFY information from different spectral channels DEFINE concepts associated with retrieval methods LISTEN to a lecture 8 3/25/2002 Learning Plans Fogs and stratus Learning Activities APPLY principles to the solution of case study problems dealing with fogs ASK/ANSWER questions about "how it works" ASK/ANSWER questions about "what it is" COMPLETE lab experiments in teams and report to class CREATE a block diagram for fog and stratus detection DIAGNOSE problems occurring in fog and stratus identification PREDICT what will happen next in fog dissipation 9 4/1/2002 Learning Plans Thunderstorm Learning Activities OBSERVE a demonstration of a procedure APPLY principles to the solution of case study problems ASK/ANSWER questions about "what it is" CLASSIFY thunderstorm information using appropriate satellite images COLLABORATE on a learning activity to forecast thunderstorms COMPLETE a lab on identifying features of a thunderstorm SOLVE case study problems using knowledge of a specific process 10 4/8/2002 Learning Plans Winds from satellite observations Learning Activities APPLY principles to the solution of case study problems APPLY remote sensing principles to the solution of problem COMPLETE lab experiments in teams and report to class PRACTICE applying a particular set of guidelines in the context of atmospheric winds DISCUSS concepts, ideas and issues of retrieving satellite derived winds 11 4/15/2002 Learning Plans Jet Streams and Global circulation patterns Learning Activities ANSWER objective questions ASK/ANSWER questions about "why" clouds appear in a satellite image CLASSIFY examples according to concept of image interpretation COMPLETE a lab on image analysis to identify large scale features DECIDE on appropriate analysis method 12 4/22/2002 Learning Plans Synoptic-Scale features Learning Activities ANALYZE the variables impacting satellite images COMPLETE lab experiments in teams and report to class CREATE analogies which present the synoptic features DEFEND a nowcast that uses satellite data PRACTICE applying a particular set of guidelines in varied contexts 13 4/29/2002 Learning Plans Hurricanes Learning Activities ANSWER objective questions APPLY principles to the solution of case study problems ASK/ANSWER questions about "what it is" CLASSIFY hurricane information COLLABORATE on a learning activity COMPLETE a lab on hurricane analysis using satellite data 14 5/6/2002 Learning Plans Local Winds Learning Activities CLASSIFY information on local winds COMPLETE lab experiments in teams and report to class DEFEND a nowcast 15 5/13/2002 Learning Plans Satellite Oceanography Learning Activities APPLY RTE principles to determining SST Explain factors that determine ocean color
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