MetEd is a free collection of hundreds of training resources intended for the geoscience community. Whether you're an experienced meteorologist honing existing skills or a student looking for new geoscience topics of interest, we have something for you. Learn more about MetEd in this short video.
As sea levels rise and the frequency of coastal flooding increases, the need to forecast and plan for these events is growing. The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Annual High Tide Flooding Outlook shows users where and when...
The ability to communicate your forecast to different individuals and groups is an important skill to develop and continue practicing. In aviation this is especially important as airplanes help with the transport of goods, services, and individuals. The...
This short training provides an overview of current satellite capabilities for ocean color (which platforms and instruments, and spatial and temporal resolutions). Four videos, each focused on a specific application, highlight examples of products able to...
This lesson introduces aviation forecasters to the impact of low-level wind shear and low-level turbulence on aviation functions within the US National Airspace System (NAS) and how National Weather Service (NWS) programs coordinate the production of relevant...
As sea levels rise and the frequency of coastal flooding increases, the need to forecast and plan for these events is growing. The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Monthly High Tide Flooding Outlook shows users where and when...
Wildfires and the prescribed burns designed to prevent them, require spot forecasts produced by forecasters. Producing such site-specific forecasts that are tailored to the needs of the fire-related incident is essential for successful Impact-based Decision...
One of the primary functions of the Water Resources Mission Area of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) is to collect hydrologic data. This lesson simulates a routine USGS groundwater site visit. The learner will practice monitoring and servicing equipment,...
This 1-hour lesson begins with a brief overview on the importance of performing proper calibration checks to ensure accurate water-quality data measurements. The learner takes on the role of a hydrologic technician learning how to inspect a field meter so...
This 20-minute lesson begins with an introduction to Jack, a fellow hydrologic technician conducting a fouling check during his continuous site visit. The learner will review Jack’s recorded water-quality readings in the Site Visit Mobile Aquarius (SVMAQ),...
One of the primary functions of the Water Resources Mission Area of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) is to collect hydrologic data. Continuous real-time sites transmit data to the USGS database, and are visible to the public. It is essential that...
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