In order to assist in making Science Week more interactive a series of pre-course activities have been provided. Attendees to Science Week would benefit from attempting these activities. We will discuss the answers and address any questions during the session.
The first two days of Science Week are listed below, with PRE-COURSE ACTIVITIES highlighted in yellow.
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Time (AEST) |
Time (UTC) |
Tuesday 29th July |
Wednesday 30th July |
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0930-1030 |
2330-0030 |
Welcome and Introduction / Himawari 8/9 and the Forecaster (2330UTC 28th July - 0045UTC, 29th July) Duncan Tippins, Course Coordinator Facilitator: Mr. Bodo Zeschke |
Review of yesterday's session and introduction into today's session Facilitator: Mr. Bodo Zeschke
PRE-COURSE ACTIVITY CASE STUDY (size 8Mb) |
1100-1200 |
0100-0200 |
Status of Future Satellite Programs of Japan Meteorological Agency Facilitator: Mr. Keita Hosaka, Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Current status of Himawari 8/9 products development Facilitator: Mr Yasuhiko Sumida, JMA (total session time 0115UTC - 0230UTC) |
Third Practical Session - RGB products Facilitator: Mr. Bodo Zeschke PRE-COURSE ACTIVITIES |
1330-1430 |
0330-0430 |
First Practical Session - Using Rapid Scan Data effectively Facilitator: Mr. Bodo Zeschke PRE-COURSE ACTIVITIES ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW |
Fourth Practical Session - Derived Products and Online Resources Facilitator: Mr. Bodo Zeschke PRE-COURSE ACTIVITIES |
1530-1630 |
0530-0630 |
Second Practical Session - Water vapour channesl and detection of mountain / lee waves Facilitator: Mr. Bodo Zeschke PRE-COURSE ACTIVITIES ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW
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Final Satellite Session - Summary. Future training opportunities in anticipation of Himawari 8/9 Facilitator: Mr. Bodo Zeschke |