RA-I MTG Satellite Imagery Interpretation Course 2026 / RA-I Interpretation de l’imagerie satellitaire MTG 2026
Version en français ci-dessous The Satellite Imagery Interpretation courses are coming again in 2026. The online course on MTG Satellite Imagery Interpretation in English will take place 9-27 March 2026, the course in French will be held from 13 April to 1 May 2026. The course will be delivered by instructors from DGM Morocco, EAMAC […]
Good news – the new ASMET website is now live!
We’re pleased to share that the new ASMET site is officially online. We hope the redesign makes it easier for you to find training opportunities and learning resources. Here’s what you can explore right away: Check out the Training Calendar for a full overview of upcoming satellite training courses, workshops and weather briefings across Africa. […]
Forecasting Marine Conditions in the Strait of Gibraltar
This lesson focuses on the challenges of forecasting and monitoring for strong winds and dangerous waves within the Strait of Gibraltar, an area well-known for complex weather patterns and critical marine conditions. The lesson provides guidance to learners on forecasting these meteorological and oceanographic phenomena. Learners are provided with guidance on the background of these […]
An Approach to Impact-based Weather Forecasts in Africa
Learn about the basic steps to follow when compiling an impact-based weather forecast in Africa. The learner first takes on the role of a forecaster during a dust storm event over Kenya, followed by a separate tropical cyclone event in the Mozambique Channel. In both cases the forecaster will need to recognize user needs and […]
Prévision Immédiate des MCS
Cette leçon offre aux apprenants des compétences pratiques et des connaissances avancées pour une prévision immédiate des MCS grâce aux produits satellitaires tels que l’IR10.8 renforcée et le RVB Convection de jour. Vous apprendrez à : Identifier les MCS et leurs différents éléments caractéristiques ; Analyser la tendance spatio-temporelle des caractéristiques des MCS ; Prévoir […]
Training event on EUMETSAT data access held in Casablanca
EUMETSAT’s new generation satellite products are providing a large amount of new, valuable satellite data for operational users in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Now Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) products are being operational, it is important to make these products available for forecasters. To facilitate this, the Direction General de la Meteorologie (DGM) in […]
African Weather Briefing
Every Quarter, the South African Weather Service, in collaboration with EUMETSAT organises an African Weather Briefing. It is open to everyone to discuss interesting weather events using various satellite products and NWP models. In the first briefing of this year, we looked at the identification of potential turbulence areas using various satellite products. Listen to […]