NASA | HS3 Mission: S-HIS Instrument

The video tutorial discusses the complexities of determining storm characteristics and introduces the Scanning HIS, a tool that provides high-resolution spectral data. It explains the components of the Scanning HIS, including its ability to derive vertical profiles and provide extensive temporal coverage. The tutorial highlights the aircraft's capabilities in measuring temperature, water vapor, and cloud structures, leading to improved storm forecasts. The video concludes with the significance of this research in advancing meteorological studies and its societal benefits.

What does the 'H' in Scanning HIS stand for?

• High spectral resolution

• High frequency

• High speed

• High altitude

What is the primary function of the interferometer in the Scanning HIS tool?

• To analyze sound waves

• To measure wind speed

• To detect cloud patterns

• To provide high spectral resolution coverage

How long can the aircraft equipped with Scanning HIS fly to provide storm coverage?

• 12 hours

• 18 hours

• 24 hours

• 36 hours

What kind of profiles can be derived using the Scanning HIS tool?

• Circular profiles

• Vertical profiles

• Horizontal profiles

• Diagonal profiles

What is one of the societal benefits of using the Scanning HIS tool?

• Enhanced communication networks

• Increased agricultural yield

• Better traffic management

• Improved weather forecasts