2019 National Weather Service (NWS) Satellite User Applications Workshop

Forecasters, researchers, and developers interested in operational application of next-generation satellite data to enhance diagnosis and short-term prediction of weather-related hazards are invited to participate in the 2019 NWS Satellite Applications Workshop. The workshop will be held July 1 – August 30, 2019, at the NWS Training Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The NWS Operations Proving Ground (OPG), NWS Office of the Chief Learning Officer (OCLO), and the GOES-R and JPSS Programs will co-sponsor the workshop.

The primary goal of this workshop will be to share success stories, best practices, and ongoing challenges associated with integrating next-generation satellite products into the operational forecaster’s decision-making process. The agenda will feature eight 90-minute interactive sessions, presented by NWS forecasters within the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System ( AWIPS)/Common AWIPS Visualization Environment (CAVE) environment, using a Thin Client connection to the OPG. These presentations will provide concrete examples of how the satellite datasets directly impacted decision making. Ample time will be allotted to accommodate discussion, and the use of the AWIPS platform will allow for much greater interaction and impromptu exploration of data sets than would be possible with a traditional PowerPoint format.

To enhance remote and in-person audience participation, questions and comments will be gathered and weighted via sli.do, a web-based polling platform. The workshop will also be broadcast via YouTube live stream, courtesy of COMET for participants attending remotely.

Please RSVP to the workshop via this link if you plan to attend in person. You will need to make your own hotel reservations. I recommend either the Homewood Suites - KCI or the Embassy Suites - KCI, if they have rooms at the government rate. Both are within walking distance to the NWS Training Center, and they offer a free shuttle to and from the airport. Their shuttle service also runs to local shopping and restaurants in the evenings. If those hotels are full, you might try the Home 2 Suites by Hilton or the Holiday Inn Express. They are also nearby, and we have had visitors provide favorable reviews of their stays at those facilities.

Thank you for your interest and continued support for advancing meteorological satellite applications.