Satellite User Readiness Navigator (SATURN)

The user community in South and Central America have established a Roadmap for regional satellite data distribution in Region III and IV. This purpose of the roadmap to better coordinate satellite data access and (re-)distribution across the Region, to share resource load and responsibility, and to guide WMO Members in the identification and realization of country-specific solutions. A Region-based approach to this problem will also make it easier for NOAA and vendors to respond to the Region and country needs.

The current draft roadmap presents the background situation and the new components of the satellite system in the region. It also shows the actual status and the timetable for the next satellite generation (GOES-R series) and their characteristics. In addition, the document presents the different ways to have access to the data, and potential solution pathways for Members (e.g., using a GOES-R ReBroadcast Station (GRB), using GEONETCast-Americas, etc). The roadmap is a very important document for the region and will guide the users towards the different possibilities to access the next satellite generation. The roadmap is a living document and you will find the latest version here.

Established by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites (CGMS), the Virtual Laboratory for Training and Education in Satellite Meteorology (VLab) is a global network of specialized training centres and meteorological satellite operators working together to improve the utilisation of data and products from meteorological and environmental satellites. The VLab web site provides links to a host of training material, highly relevant for User Preparations activities. The Comet programme at UCAR provides training material for general and for satellite meteorology. In particular Comet provides the MetEd Training and Resources site. This site contains numerous self-paced web-based lessons pertaining to meteorological satellites, check this link. Although primarily English, many lessons are also available in Spanish and French.”

Preparing for the next generation of meteorological satellites

Where can I find a community that shares my interests?

Roadmap for regional satellite data distribution in Region III and IV

FY-3E Training and Resources

Global training resources on Satellite Meteorology