Monitoring Tropical Storms for Emergency Preparedness
Tropical storms have major impacts, including loss of life and destruction of property. In 2017 alone, the United States experienced three tropical storms with more than $1 billion in losses. Open source satellite data can be used before, during, and after a storm for monitoring and response. A storm’s intensity, path, wind, precipitation, storm surge, and flooding can be derived from historical and near real-time satellite observations. In this introductory webinar, participants will learn about the NASA data and tools they can use to monitor tropical storms.
When: Thursday, May 3, 2018 to Thursday, May 10, 2018
Where: Webinar / eCourse (online)
How to Register: Click here to register for one of the two sessions
Learning Objectives: By the end of the training, attendees will be able to:
Identify remote sensing data and tools relevant to tropical storms
Monitor conditions before, during, and after a storm using remote sensing data
Understand how remote sensing data can be used in decision-making activities
The training will take place over two 2-hour courses. To learn more about prerequisites and other details, visit the NASA ARSET page.