Extreme High Swell Events on the Moroccan Atlantic Coast
Photo showing damage from a high swell event on the Moroccan coast; credit:
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High swell events can develop far from the coast under cyclonic conditions, and take several days to travel to land. If early warnings are not issued, they can take an area by surprise and have a devastating impact. This lesson aims to improve the ability of marine forecasters to forecast extreme marine events related to […]
Satellite Precipitation Products for Hydrological Management in Southern Africa
Aerial photograph of the flooding of the Vaal Dam; Aerovis Imaging / NCU COMET Standard Terms of Use
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 […]