What is GOES-R?

The video discusses the GOES-R series, NOAA's next-generation geostationary weather satellites, which enhance weather forecasting with advanced instruments like the Advanced Baseline Imager and Geostationary Lightning Mapper. These tools provide faster, more accurate data, improving predictions of severe weather events and space weather, which can affect communications and power systems. The GOES-R series represents a significant advancement in monitoring weather and space phenomena.

What is the primary function of the Advanced Baseline Imager on the GOES-R satellite?

• To monitor air pollution levels

• To track animal migrations

• To provide near real-time weather data

• To measure ocean temperatures

How does the Geostationary Lightning Mapper contribute to weather forecasting?

• By tracking cloud movements

• By measuring wind speeds

• By detecting lightning activity in clouds

• By predicting rainfall amounts

What potential weather event can increased lightning activity indicate?

• Droughts

• Floods

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

What is one of the roles of GOES-R satellites in space weather observation?

• To collect information about radiation hazards from the sun

• To track animal migrations

• To measure ocean currents

• To monitor volcanic eruptions

Which industries benefit from the data provided by GOES satellites?

• Retail, hospitality, and tourism

• Agriculture, mining, and forestry

• Healthcare, education, and finance

• Aviation, sea transport, and communications