[<][<=][=>]Index of this webpage
**++Climatology from Satellites Group (GCS)++**
**++Research Lines++**
**I ''VALIDATION OF LOW SPATIAL RESOLUTION EARTH OBSERVATION REMOTE SENSING DATA AND PRODUCTS. THE VALENCIA ANCHOR STATION''**
**II ''SOIL & VEGETATION''** (tbc)
**III ''WATER STUDIES''**
**IV ''TERRESTRIAL APPLICATIONS OF GNSS-R, -IR''**
**V ''RADIATIVE BALANCE STUDIES (CERES, GERB, EarthCARE, SEVIRI)''**
**++[The Valencia Anchor Station https://tinyurl.com/yyzc4url]++**
**What is an ''ANCHOR STATION''**? (from Professor H.-J. Bolle † March 2013)
**Rationale**/
**Desirable measurements at ''Anchor Stations''**/
How Representative are the ''Valencia Anchor Stations'' measurements with respect to its surrounding meteorology?
**++Recent Research Projects++**
**++Publications++**
**Other Significant Publications++**
**++Capacity Building & Professional Education in Earth Observation**++
**++Postgraduate Course on ''New Observation and Watching Systems in Meteorology and Climatology''++**
**++Hosting Foreign Young Researchers / Students in Short Stays for I+D+i / Academic Work Activities**++
**++Acknowledgment**++
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**++Postgraduate Course on ''New Observation and Watching Systems in Meteorology and Climatology''++**
5th Edition, July 2009, 14 credits
M. Amparo Alcaniz Buceta. Meteorologist. Head of Basic Systems Section. Delegation of Valencia. Spanish Agency for Meteorology (Agencia Estatal de Meteorologia, AEMet)
Victor Alcover Ronda. Meteorologist. Head of Forecasting and Watching Group. Delegation of Valencia. Spanish Agency for Meteorology (Agencia Estatal de Meteorologia, AEMet)
Dr Fernando Belda Esplugues. Meteorologist. Delegate for Murcia. Spanish Agency for Meteorology (Agencia Estatal de Meteorologia, AEMet)
Jose Miguel Femenia Herrero. System Analyst. Computing Center. University of Valencia
Dr M. Amparo Gilabert Navarro. A/Professor of Applied Physics. Department of Physics of the Earth and Thermodynamics. University of Valencia (Secretary of the Course)
Dr Ernesto Lopez Baeza. A/Professor of Applied Physics. Department of Physics of the Earth and Thermodynamics. University of Valencia (Director of the Course)
Dr Beatriz Martinez Diaz. Research Assistant. Department of Physics of the Earth and Thermodynamics. University of Valencia
Prof. Joaquin Melia Miralles. Professor of Earth Sciences. Department of Physics of the Earth and Thermodynamics. University of Valencia
Jose Vicente Miro Bayarri. Head of Atmospheric Environment Protection Service. General Directorate for Climate Change. Department of Environment, Water, Town Planning and Housing. Generalitat Valenciana (Regional Government , Valencia Autonomous Region)
Jose Ignacio Prieto. Meteorologist. Department of Education and Training. European Organisation for the Explotation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT)
Dr Jorge Tamayo Carmona. Meteorologist. Delegate for Valencia. Spanish Agency for Meteorology (Agencia Estatal de Meteorologia, AEMet)
Dr Aleixandre Vercher. Research Assistant. Department of Physics of the Earth and Thermodynamics. University of Valencia
WEATHER AND CLIMATE
Introduction
The Climate System
Data and Techniques in Meteorology and Climatology
International Programmes and Projects
Numerical Models
- Introduction
Numerical Prediction Models
Climate Simulation Models
Practical Assignements
- Meteorological Observations
Energy Balance Climate Model
Conference on Control and Watch of Air Quality in the Valencia Autonomous Region/
REMOTE SENSING
Introduction
Interaction Between the Electromagmetic Radiation and the Surface
Determination of Biophysical Parameters. Vegetation Indices
Validation of Vegetation Cover Biophysical Parameters from Remote Sensing Data
Digital Image Processing
Meteorological Radar
Practical Assignements
- Digital Image Processing for Remote Sensing
Remote Sensing Programming (I): Reading, Writing, Operating Remote Sensing Data
Application of NDVI in Desertification Studies
Remote Sensing Programming (II): Estimation and Validation of Biophysical Parameters
Information Provided by Meteorological Radar Images
Scientific Visit to the Meteorological Radar Station of Cullera
ANALYSIS OF METEOROLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND STUDY OF CLIMATE PROCESSES WITH REMOTE SENSING IMAGES
Introduction
Analysis of Meteorological Systems from Satellites
- Jet Stream
Tropopause
Cut Lows
Convective Systems
Frontal Systems
Climatology from Satellites
- Radiation, Clouds and Aerosols
Surface Energy Balance
Hydrological Cycle
Greenhouse Effect
Calibration/Validation (Cal/Val) of Remote Sensing Data and Products
Practical Assignements
- Surface Albedo from METEOSAT Data
Meteorological Systems Identification
Cloud Identification and Classification
Scientific Visit to the Valencia Anchor Station of the University of Valencia
Scientific Visit to the Alacant Anchor Station of the Department of Environment, Water, Town Planning and Housing. Generalitat Valenciana
APPLICATIONS AND PRACTICAL CASES
Forecasting and Nowcasting. Meteorological Watch
Land Surface Climatology
Forest Fires
- Risk Factors
The PREVIFOC System from AEMet
Observation of Climate Change. Confidence in Climate Models
Practical Assignements
- Practical Case on Floods
Scientific Visit to the Valencia Delegation of the Spanish Agency for Meteorology (AEMet). Operational Forecasting. Attendance to the Meteorological Briefing of the Day
FUTURE PERSPECTIVES
Future Satellite Missions
Climate Change Impacts, Adaptability to Climate Change
Climate Change: Emission Scenarios. Mitigation
Practical Assignements
- Present and Future Satellite Missions (MSG, EPS/MetOp,...)
