SSMI MIMIC-TPW (Morphed Integrated Microwave Imagery at CIMSS - Total Precipitable Water) Global Satellite Imagery [/NCAR-EOL]

SSMI MIMIC-TPW (Morphed Integrated Microwave Imagery at CIMSS - Total Precipitable Water) Global Satellite Imagery [/NCAR-EOL]

Summary

This dataset contains SSMI MIMIC-TPW (Morphed Integrated Microwave Imagery at CIMSS - Total Precipitable Water) Global Satellite imagery taken during the Tropical Ocean tRoposphere Exchange of Reactive halogen species and Oxygenated VOC (TORERO) project from 29 December 2011 to 2 March 2012.

Data access

• ORDER data for delivery by FTP
• Preview dataset (plots/images)

Additional information

Related projects: TORERO
Observational frequency: 6 hourly
Spatial type: raster
Categories: Satellite
Related links:

• info: TORERO Field Catalog Operational Products

Temporal coverage

Begin datetime: 2011-12-29 06:00:00, End datetime: 2012-03-02 05:59:59

Spatial coverage

Minimum latitude: -40.000000, Minimum longitude: -105.000000
Maximum latitude: 10.000000, Maximum longitude: -70.000000

Point of contact

NCAR/EOL
EOL Data Support
E-Mail address: codiac at ucar dot edu
Homepage: http://data.eol.ucar.edu/

Morphed TPW Detection (MIMIC)

Scott Lindstrom

Introduction

MIMIC TPW: stands for Morphed Integrated Microwave Imagery at CIMSS Total Precipitable Water Objectives:

• Learn how Microwave data can be used to estimate total precipitable water
• Learn how separate polar scans can be seamlessly blended
• Understand the benefit of TPW in situational awareness

Prerequisites

This is a basic course. There are no prerequisites.

Training Session Options

LMS students - to begin the training, use the web-based video or audio playback options below (if present for this session).

1. Web-based video that can be taken at anytime (streamed, not recommended for low-bandwidth users). Be sure to have your speakers on and the volume loud enough to hear the presentation. For students who initiated this course in the NWS Learning Center (LMS), certificates of completion can be obtained from the learning center's "My Transcript" page upon completion of the associated quiz.
2. Audio playback (recommended for low-bandwidth users) - This is an audio playback version in the form of a downloadable VISITview and can be taken at anytime. Certificates of completion for NOAA employees can be obtained on the E-Learning Management System LMS
   Create a directory to download the audio playback file (166 MB) from the following link: http://rammb.cira.colostate.edu/training/visit/training_sessions/morphed_tpw_detection/morphed_tpw_detection_audio.exe
   After extracting the files into that directory click on either the visitplay.bat or visitauto.bat file to start the lesson. If both files are present, use visitauto.bat
3. Live VISIT teletraining (with an instructor leading the session). Check the VISIT Training Calendar to signup for teletraining. The session will last 45 minutes. This teletraining session uses the VISITview software, where a Windows PC with an Internet connection is needed.
   Please follow the teletraining installation instructions to install the session

References/Additional Links

• Talking points are available for this lesson and may be printed out to easily review the session in detail at any time.
• Morphed Integrated Microwave Imagery at CIMSS - Total Precipitable Water (MIMIC-TPW)

Content Developed

• Developed: November 2010

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