Marine Technician Professional Development

Short Course on Automated Underway Meteorological Observation
Friday 18 November 2011

This short course comprises a series of explanations, hands-on activities, and interactive discussions designed to address concerns frequently encountered by marine technicians and other personnel responsible for the collection of meteorological data on research vessels. Topics include the importance of collecting accurate data, minimum requirements for marine applications, and a brief overview of marine meteorology; common sensors and measurement systems; sensor location and exposure; adjusting observations for ship motion and sensor height; and quality assurance and quality control.

Agenda

• 8:30-9:00: Why We Care
  Facilitator: Dan Wolfe
  Why We Care
• 9:00-10:00: Common Sensors and Measurement Systems
  Facilitator: Dan Wolfe
  MS Tech Training Lesson
• 10:00-10:15: Break
  
• 10:15-11:15: Sensor Location and Exposure
  Facilitator: Shawn Smith
  Sensor Move Example
  Insrument Location
• 11:15-12:15: Adjusting Observations for Ship Motion and Sensor Height
  Facilitator: Shawn Smith
  Height Matters
  Truewind
  Access true wind program codes, test data, and additional information.
• 12:15-12:45: Quality Assurance and Quality Control
  Facilitator: Shawn Smith
  Quality Wrap-up

The course content is also available: Click Here
A handbook is available to provide detailed information on making marine meteorological and air-sea flux measurements at sea.