NASA | On Board NPP: The Five Instruments

The video provides an overview of the NPP spacecraft, focusing on its earth-facing deck where instruments are located. It explains the data collection process during each orbit and the role of various instruments like VIIRS, CRIS, ATMS, CERES, and OMPS in gathering visible, infrared, and ozone data. The spacecraft's components, such as batteries and electronics, are also discussed, highlighting their placement on the side facing deep space.

What is the primary function of the Nader deck on the NPP spacecraft?

• To house the spacecraft's propulsion system

• To collect and downlink data

• To store fuel for the spacecraft

• To provide power to the instruments

Which instrument on the NPP spacecraft is responsible for collecting visible event data?

• VIIRS

• CERES

• ATMS

• CrIS

What is the main purpose of the CrIS instrument on the NPP spacecraft?

• To measure Earth radiation budget

• To measure ozone levels

• To collect visible event data

• To perform cross-track infrared sounding

Which instrument is primarily used for weather data collection on the NPP spacecraft?

• VIIRS

• CERES

• ATMS

• OMPS

What is the primary goal of the NPP mission?

• To test new spacecraft technologies

• To collect scientific data

• To explore deep space

• To communicate with other satellites