6.2 Satellite Meteorology

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Think about it...

There are over 10,000 active satellites currently orbiting the Earth.

What are all these satellites being used for?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct description of the relation between the

movement of a geostationary satellite and the Earth?

• Geostationary satellites move slower than Earth's speed.

• Geostationary satellites move at the same rate as Earth.

• Geostationary satellites move opposite to Earth's direction.

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Multiple Choice

Which instrument can provide details about the amount of ozone in the troposphere?

• sounder

• radiometer

• spectrometer

Categorize

Options (6)

lower resolution

good for large scale weather systems

constant view of specific region

higher resolution

useful for smaller weather systems

views the entire Earth

Categorize the following characteristics into either geostationary or polar orbiting satellites.

Geostationary

Polar

Match

Match the term to its correct description.

• measures the radiation emitted by Earth's surface and atmospheric particles

• provides vertical profiles of temperature, pressure, water vapor, and trace gases

• measures the intensity of electromagnetic radiation at different wavelengths

• emits radar signals toward the Earth's surface and measures the signals reflected back

infrared imaging sensor

sounder

radiometer

scatterometer

• infrared imaging sensor

• sounder

• radiometer

• scatterometer

Multiple Choice

Exit Ticket...

How are geostationary orbits used in weather forecasting and monitoring?

• They are used to measure the Earth's magnetic field

• They are used to track the movement of tectonic plates

• They are used to continuously monitor and track weather patterns in the same region.