Key Innovations in Weather Forecasting

The video explores the evolution of weather forecasting, starting from the launch of the first weather satellite, TIROS-1, in 1960. It highlights the development of the National Weather Service, the impact of technological advancements like Doppler radar and satellite systems, and the role of geostationary and polar satellites. The video also discusses the importance of computing power and forecast models, the processing and dissemination of satellite data, and the critical role of forecasts in emergency management and decision making.

What was the name of the first weather satellite launched on April 1, 1960?

• Sputnik

• Apollo

• TIROS-1

• Nimbus

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Which organization initially started weather services in the United States?

• US Navy

• Signal Corps

• NOAA

• NASA

What major weather event in 1938 spurred interest in new weather forecasting technologies?

• The Tornado Outbreak

• The Long Island Express Hurricane

• The Dust Bowl

• The Great Blizzard

Which president called for the development of a satellite system for worldwide weather observation in 1961?

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• John F. Kennedy

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

What was the significant achievement of the NIMBUS 3 satellite in 1969?

• First Doppler radar

• First geostationary satellite

• First global set of data

• First weather satellite launch

What is the primary advantage of geostationary satellites in weather forecasting?

• Ability to measure thousands of frequencies

• Continuous view from the same vantage point

• Lower cost

• Higher resolution data

What type of orbit do the workhorse satellites of the weather fleet typically have?

• Equatorial orbit

• Elliptical orbit

• Polar orbit

• Geostationary orbit

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What is the main benefit of combining microwave and infrared data in weather forecasting?

• Lower cost

• Ability to see through clouds

• Faster data processing

• Higher resolution images

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Who was the first woman to graduate from MIT in meteorology and a pioneer in ensemble forecasting?

• Eugenia Kalnay

• Jane Smith

• Maria Mitchell

• Rachel Carson

What is the primary mission of the National Weather Service as mentioned in the video?

• To protect life and property

• To develop new weather technologies

• To collaborate with international agencies

• To provide daily weather updates