2009 Drought in East Africa
The module examines the 2009 drought in the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA), focusing on conditions in Kenya. The module begins by reviewing drought conditions in the years leading up to 2009. From there, it examines the seasonal climate forecast for the beginning of 2009 and see what it portends. Satellite products are used to […]
Flooding in West Africa
The rainy season in Sahelian West Africa extends from June to September and is tied to the position of the intertropical front. During this period, mesoscale convective systems (MCSs) often produce significant rainfall that can lead to flooding. This module examines an extreme flooding event that occurred in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso from 31 August to […]
Satellite Precipitation Products for Hydrological Management in Southern Africa
This module introduces a variety of meteorological and hydrological products that can improve the quality of heavy rainfall forecasts and assist with hydrological management during extensive precipitation events in Southern Africa. Among the products are the satellite-based ASCAT, SMOS, and ASAR GM soil moisture products and the hydro-estimator. The products are presented within the context […]
Online Course RA-I Meteorological Satellite Applications 2019
5 August – 6 September, 2019 Registration Deadline: 21 June, 2019 The objective of the online course is to optimize the use of data from meteorological satellites and to increase the knowledge and skills of meteorological trainers, contributing to improve forecasting and subsequently deployed so that they are able to apply their competence from this […]
Le développement de dépressions secondaires à l’arrière des systèmes frontaux, les tempêtes de poussière et les amas nuageux
Le module ASMET 5 est composé de trois ensembles d’études de cas mettant l’accent sur l’utilisation des données du satellite Météosat Seconde Génération d’EUMETSAT dans la prévision en Afrique des phénomènes météorologiques suivants: le développement de dépressions secondaires à l’arrière des systèmes frontaux, les tempêtes de poussière et les amas nuageux. Ce module est destiné […]
Secondary Lows Behind Frontal Systems, Duststorms and Cloud Clusters
The ASMET 5 module consists of three sets of case studies that focus on the use of EUMETSAT Meteosat Second Generation (MSG) satellite data to forecast the following weather phenomenon over Africa: the development of secondary lows behind frontal systems, duststorms, and cloud clusters. The module is intended to be used by weather forecasters and […]
Cyclones Tropicaux dans le Sud-Ouest de l’Océan Indien: Notions de base
Ce module contient des informations relatives aux conditions de formation et de développement des systèmes dépressionnaires tropicaux dans le Sud-Ouest de l’océan Indien. Plus précisément, vous apprendrez les caractéristiques principales des SDT qui affectent le Sud-Ouest de l’océan Indien; les différents stades de développement et les différentes conditions de formation, de maintien de cycle de […]
Tropical Cyclones over the Southwest Indian Ocean
This module contains background information about the genesis and development of tropical disturbances (TDs) in the SW Indian Ocean. Specifically, you will learn about the main features of tropical cyclones that primarily affect the SW Indian Ocean, the stages of development of TDs, and the conditions conducive for the life cycle of a TD. Prerequisite […]