Vorticity maxima and minima signatures are common features of the atmosphere. They indicate areas of ascending and descending circulation and atmospheric forcing and can be used to diagnose dynamic features such as the axis of maximum winds and deformation zones. This module provides insight on the analysis of these dynamic atmospheric features using Meteosat Second Generation (MSG) satellite imagery. ... Full description.

DLAC 1 is designed to give forecasters a comprehensive understanding of the physical mechanisms, synoptic patterns, and mesoscale features involved in fog/stratus generation and dissipation, as well as the latest forecast tools used to predict these challenging events. Full description.

Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior, S-290 is the second course in a five course sequence developing wildland fire behavior prediction skills and knowledge. In the Wildland Fire Qualifications System Guide, PMS 310-1, this course is required of those planning to work as one of the Single Resource Bosses or a Fire Effects Monitor on wildfires, fire use fires, and prescribed fires. It builds upon the ... Full description.

This distance learning course is a committed effort to provide forecasters with a better understanding of the meteorological processes in the tropics and lead to more advanced study in tropical meteorology. It also aims to stimulate future research focused on forecasting problems in the tropics. The modules that comprise this course provide introductions to the atmospheric processes in the tropics ... Full description.

The focus of this series of modules is to provide the operational meteorologist with a thorough understanding of the cause and characteristics of volcanic eruptions, detecting volcanic ash, forecasting plume movement, and assessing societal impacts. This knowledge will increase the meteorologist's situational awareness regarding volcanoes and volcanic eruptions. It also will enable one to interpret ... Full description.

This course covers the basics of being a SKYWARN Spotter. The goal of the course is to provide baseline training for all spotters through multiple modules covering the procedures for spotting (including communication and spotter report criteria) and safety considerations for all hazards. You can choose to register as a SKYWARN Spotter with the National Weather Service (NWS) by using the checkbox that ... Full description.

The modules in this Review of Aeronautical Meteorology course are being offered by The COMET® Program to serve the continuing education needs of international aeronautical forecasters. The modules and module sections listed in the Course Outline have been chosen as the most useful materials COMET offers for aeronautical forecasting training needs. Many additional modules from the MetEd Website may ... Full description.

Water issues and concerns are in the headlines and at the forefront of national and international discussion. Your tour will be interdisciplinary incorporating physical, social, cultural, economic, legal and institutional perspectives. This course may be taken for credit or out of general interest, anywhere in the world. Site features course information, logistical information, and an general syllabus. ... Full description.

This is the outline for a course that uses natural resources management as a basis for learning Earth Science principles and skills. Students will develop and apply their scientific literacy by studying the interrelationship of humans to Earth's interior, land, sea, air, and space. The course features six sections: foundations, space and Earth, the atmosphere, the oceans, internal processes and products, ... Full description.

This site contains links to course information, outlines, summaries and computer-based drills and exercises, called Virtual Voyages, for an Introductory Oceanography class at San Francisco State University. Virtual Voyages engage students outside of the classroom and cover such topics as the seafloor, earthquakes, plates, ocean currents, beach waves, tides and habitat. There are also links to the ... Full description.