The Washington Volcanic Ash The Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Advisory Center Presented by Jamie Kibler Presented by Jamie Kibler Operational Meteorologist/User Services Lead Operational Meteorologist/User Services Lead June 7, 2010 June 7, 2010 Soufriere Hills Volcano February 10, 2010 Eruption
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The Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory The Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory CenterCenter
Presented by Jamie Kibler Presented by Jamie Kibler Operational Meteorologist/User Services LeadOperational Meteorologist/User Services Lead
June 7, 2010 June 7, 2010
Soufriere Hills Volcano
February 10, 2010 Eruption
Washington VAAC Volcano Washington VAAC Volcano Program HistoryProgram History
The volcanic ash monitoring program at the Satellite Analysis Branch The volcanic ash monitoring program at the Satellite Analysis Branch (SAB) became official in 1987 although volcano monitoring began in (SAB) became official in 1987 although volcano monitoring began in the 1970s for the entire world.the 1970s for the entire world.
The Washington VAAC was established in 1997. The United States, in The Washington VAAC was established in 1997. The United States, in agreement with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), agreement with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), has designated the National Environmental Satellite Data and has designated the National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Services (NESDIS), Satellite Analysis Branch (SAB), and Information Services (NESDIS), Satellite Analysis Branch (SAB), and the National Weather Service (NWS) National Center for Environmental the National Weather Service (NWS) National Center for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) as the regional Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Prediction (NCEP) as the regional Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC).Center (VAAC).
Washington VAAC began using the NCEP – Advanced Weather Washington VAAC began using the NCEP – Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (N-AWIPS) in 2003 for the issuance of Interactive Processing System (N-AWIPS) in 2003 for the issuance of Volcanic Ash Advisories (VAAs) and Volcanic Ash Graphics (VAGs).Volcanic Ash Advisories (VAAs) and Volcanic Ash Graphics (VAGs).
Washington VAAC Volcano Washington VAAC Volcano ProgramProgram
Washington VAAC area of responsibility includes Washington VAAC area of responsibility includes the continental US, southward through Central the continental US, southward through Central America, the Caribbean, to 10S in South America America, the Caribbean, to 10S in South America and the US controlled oceanic Flight Information and the US controlled oceanic Flight Information Region (FIR).Region (FIR).
Washington is 1 of 9 VAACs that cover the globe. Washington is 1 of 9 VAACs that cover the globe. Other VAAC’s include Anchorage, Buenos Aires, Other VAAC’s include Anchorage, Buenos Aires, Darwin, London, Montreal, Tokyo, Toulouse and the Darwin, London, Montreal, Tokyo, Toulouse and the Wellington.Wellington.
Monitoring volcano’s 24 hours a day 365 days a yearMonitoring volcano’s 24 hours a day 365 days a year
Washington VAAC Volcano Washington VAAC Volcano ProductsProducts
Volcanic Ash Advisory (VAA) which contains satellite Volcanic Ash Advisory (VAA) which contains satellite information, reports of volcanic ash and a possible ash information, reports of volcanic ash and a possible ash forecast. forecast.
Volcanic Ash Graphic (VAG) – A graphic depiction of ash over Volcanic Ash Graphic (VAG) – A graphic depiction of ash over an 18 hour period showing extent, movement and size. an 18 hour period showing extent, movement and size. Graphic is only provided when ash is seen in satellite imagery.Graphic is only provided when ash is seen in satellite imagery.
(HYSPLIT) model: We provide volcanic ash parameters and data for the HYSPLIT model showing ash dispersion over a 48 hour period. hour period. HYSPLIT runs are usually needed with multiple plumes, high ash heights or ash expected to last beyond +06 hours.
FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: 31/2200Z SFC/FL060 10NM WIDE LINE BETWEEN N1651 FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: 31/2200Z SFC/FL060 10NM WIDE LINE BETWEEN N1651 W06304 - N1642 W06210. W06304 - N1642 W06210.
FCST ASH CLOUD +12H: 01/0400Z SFC/FL060 10NM WIDE LINE BETWEEN N1651 FCST ASH CLOUD +12H: 01/0400Z SFC/FL060 10NM WIDE LINE BETWEEN N1651 W06305 - N1642 W06210.W06305 - N1642 W06210.
FCST ASH CLOUD +18H: 01/1000Z SFC/FL060 10NM WIDE LINE BETWEEN N1641 FCST ASH CLOUD +18H: 01/1000Z SFC/FL060 10NM WIDE LINE BETWEEN N1641 W06306 - N1643 W06211. W06306 - N1643 W06211.
REMARKS: AIRCRAFT REPORT OF ASH FROM FL050-060. MVO REPORTS LOW REMARKS: AIRCRAFT REPORT OF ASH FROM FL050-060. MVO REPORTS LOW ACTIVITY OVER PAST 24 HOURS. A THIN PLUME CAN BE SEEN EXTENDING 50 NMI ACTIVITY OVER PAST 24 HOURS. A THIN PLUME CAN BE SEEN EXTENDING 50 NMI MOVING TO THE WNW AT 10-15 KTS. CONTENTS OF PLUME MAY CONTAIN ASH. MOVING TO THE WNW AT 10-15 KTS. CONTENTS OF PLUME MAY CONTAIN ASH. NO HOTSPOT CAN BE SEEN IN SATELLITE IMAGERY. WILL CONTINUE TO NO HOTSPOT CAN BE SEEN IN SATELLITE IMAGERY. WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR. ...SPAMPATA MONITOR. ...SPAMPATA
NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 20070131/2215Z NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 20070131/2215Z