Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2003 10:37:27 -0600 (MDT)
From: Bob Rozumalski <roz@mailhost.comet.ucar.edu>
Subject: Now Available: The National WES Case Study Library

Greetings all,

The National Case Study Library is on-line!

The SOO Science and Training Resource Center Case Study Library 
(STRC/CSL) serves as the on-line repository for operational data 
and support documentation for use with training in the WFOs. Its 
purpose is to provide a means of exchanging materials for training 
efforts utilizing WES, D2D, and D3D. Trainers are able to select 
from a collection of peer-reviewed case modules identified by their 
educational objectives and organized to allow for easy identification 
so that offices can best meet their particular training needs.

The CLS will provide resources for training in a variety 
of areas, including:

        Warning decision-making
        Forecasting techniques
        The use of operational forecasting tools
        The use of operational data types
        Application of scientific principles
        Experience with specific weather phenomena
        Data for case study research projects

Offices are encouraged to submit training materials to meet 
the above objectives. A peer-review process utilizing NWS SOO 
expertise has been instituted to insure that the modules maintain 
a high level of quality in terms of scientific content and 
applicability to operational forecasting. Acknowledgment of 
individuals will be given to for those case modules included in 
the CSL.

All cases currently on the CSL have been migrated to DVD and
localization updated for the most recent version of WES (version
1.2, OB1).  That's right, toss your WES case CDs out (recycle 
where appropriate) and order updated releases on DVD, complete
with new a install GUI.  No longer do you have to sit patiently
feeding the seemingly endless stream of CDs into your reader
only to encounter I/O errors. Now most cases fit on a single DVD!

Reports of computer abuse are expected to fall to near pre-Microsoft
levels.


REQUEST: I need your cases!

Of course, the CSL can not be a success without the support of
the NWS Regional SSDs and field offices. 
   
Over the next few months to years you'll be receiving requests for
cases to add to the CSL. Keep in mind that the data you give today 
will help nurture the forecasters of tomorrow. By contributing,
you will be pseudo-deified and have your name(s) emblazoned upon 
the DVD cases and discs.  Your work may influence the training and 
operations in every office.

Visit the SOO/STRC for much more information and to order case(s). 

http://soostrc.comet.ucar.edu


Bob


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Robert A. Rozumalski     NWS National SOO Science and	
                         Training Resource Coordinator

COMET/UCAR PO Box 3000   Phone:  303.497.8356
Boulder, CO 80307-3000   FAX:    303.497.8491

SOO/STRC Home Page: 
http://strc.comet.ucar.edu
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