18th IHP Nagoya Training Course: Satelite Remote Sensing of Atmospheric Constituents, 3-15 Nov 2008

As a part of the Japanese contribution to the International Hydrological Program (IHP), a short course on satellite remote sensing of atmospheric constituents will be conducted for participants from the Asia-Pacific regions. The course will be held from 3 to 15 November 2008 at Hydrospheric Atmospheric Research Center (HyARC) and Information Technology Center, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan. The course includes a series of lectures in English, practical sessions, and technical tours.

Satellite remote sensing is a unique tool to homogeneously observe our whole planet. A variety of meteorological satellites are currently in operation to monitor clouds, precipitation, aerosols, and different gaseous components of the atmosphere. The applicability of satellite data ranges over a broad area from operational use to climate studies. The 18th IHP training course will provide an opportunity for participants to learn the fundamentals of satellite remote sensing and its application to atmospheric sciences. The training course offers introductory lectures on the basics of meteorological satellite observations and the physical principles of retrieval algorithms. Also offered is a practical training course for the participants to establish basic skill to analyze satellite data.