A Decade of Discovery for Suomi-NPP

The video discusses the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) and its first satellite, Suomi NPP, launched in 2011. Suomi NPP has significantly advanced weather forecasting and environmental monitoring by providing critical data on storms, fires, and other phenomena. It has also contributed to understanding major events like Hurricane Sandy and the global pandemic. The video highlights the ongoing and future contributions of JPSS satellites in providing valuable data for weather and environmental analysis.

What was the primary purpose of launching the Suomi NPP satellite?

• To explore outer space

• To conduct military surveillance

• To replace older satellites

• To provide weather and environmental data

Which feature of the Suomi NPP satellite helps in observing human activities at night?

• Ultraviolet sensors

• Infrared sensors

• Day-night band

• Thermal imaging

How does the Suomi NPP satellite contribute to agriculture?

• By predicting rainfall patterns

• By monitoring pest infestations

• By tracking the health of crops

• By providing soil quality data

What major event's life cycle was better understood due to NPP data?

• Hurricane Maria

• Hurricane Sandy

• Hurricane Katrina

• Hurricane Irma

When was the next satellite in the Joint Polar Satellite System launched after Suomi NPP?

• 2016

• 2017

• 2018

• 2015