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Volcanic Ash

Volcanic Ash. Cecilia Miner NWS Volcanic Ash Program Manager October 31, 2012. Agenda. Introduction Why Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers International Areas of Responsibility U.S. VAACs Washington Anchorage VAAC Tools. Introduction. General Volcanic Ash Intro – Cecilia Miner, NOAA/NWS

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Volcanic Ash

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  1. Volcanic Ash Cecilia Miner NWS Volcanic Ash Program Manager October 31, 2012

  2. Agenda • Introduction • Why Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers • International Areas of Responsibility • U.S. VAACs • Washington • Anchorage • VAAC Tools

  3. Introduction • General Volcanic Ash Intro – Cecilia Miner, NOAA/NWS • Tokyo VAAC – Jun Ryuzaki, Japan Meteorological Agency • Airline Meteorologist Perspective – Randy Baker, UPS • Airline Pilot Perspective – Tim Miner, American Airlines

  4. Why Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers? • High-profile encounters with volcanic ash by large commercial aircraft • Consolidated, dedicated centers of expertise focused on the problem of volcanic ash and aviation • Structure for coordination and dissemination information on volcanic ash hazard that could potentially span the globe

  5. International Responsibility

  6. U.S. VAACs Anchorage Washington

  7. VAAC Tools Pilot Reports UUA/OV ANC240075/TM 2110/FL370/TP DC10/WX VA/RM VOLCANIC ERUPTION 2008Z MT AUGUSTINE ASH 40S MOV SSE USGS Volcano Cams Satellite Imagery Transport and Dispersion Models

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