What is GOES-R?

What is GOES-R?

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Geography, Science

5th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

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.

Read more

2 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What role does NOAA play in utilizing data from the GOES satellites?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the significance of the advanced technologies used in the GOES-R series satellites.

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF