The VOLcanic Cloud Analysis Toolkit (VOLCAT): An application system for detecting, tracking, characterizing, and forecasting hazardous volcanic events

Volcanic ash is a major aviation hazard. The VOLcanic Cloud Analysis Toolkit (VOLCAT) consists of several AI powered satellite applications including: eruption detection, alerting, and volcanic cloud tracking. These applications are routinely utilized by Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers to issue volcanic ash advisories. Under this project, the VOLCAT products will be further developed, and subsequently transitioned to the NESDIS Common Cloud Framework, to help ensure adherence to new International Civil Aviation Organization requirements.