Hello,
Our version of simulator training is real simple. We didnt invest much resources in programming because this would take much time to communicate to the IT personnel.
Our purpose of this training is to allow
- new forecasters to go through case studies on different weather systems observed in a year and
- existing forecasters can take this training as a refresher course.
Radar and satellite images, METAR, SPECI and so on for selected severe weather systems observed in each season (we have northeast monsoon, southwest monsoon and inter-monsoon seasons) were compiled.
A junior forecaster would do through the case studies with a senior forecaster as if they are facing the real situation. The junior would have to react, for example, issue an aerodrome warning, wind shear warning, trend appropriate trend statement and so on. The senior would guide and point out any weak areas.
During this training, the junior reinforces the criteria for aerodrome warnings, trend statements. The senior takes it as a refresher course. All these have helped in their preparation for Competency Assessment for AMP.