Landsat Satellite Functions and Features

The video discusses the Landsat program, highlighting its history, technological advancements, and applications. Landsat provides a continuous record of Earth's changes, with satellites like Landsat 8 and 9 offering comprehensive imaging every eight days. The program's data aids in understanding environmental changes, urban development, and more. Despite setbacks like the Landsat 6 failure, the program has advanced with new technologies, enhancing data quality and detail. Landsat's legacy continues with its critical role in monitoring Earth's landscapes.

What is the width of each Landsat scene captured from space?

• 120 miles

• 130 miles

• 115 miles

• 100 miles

How often do Landsat 8 and 9 together provide a complete picture of Earth's land and coastal areas?

• Every 5 days

• Every 8 days

• Every 12 days

• Every 10 days

What was the main issue that caused Landsat 6 to fail reaching orbit?

• Navigation error

• Communication failure

• Rupture in the rocket fuel chamber

• Engine malfunction

Which Landsat satellite is known for being one of the most technologically advanced Earth observing satellites of its generation?

• Landsat 7

• Landsat 8

• Landsat 6

• Landsat 5

How many shades can Landsat 9 detect compared to its predecessors?

• 64,000 shades

• 32,768 shades

• 16,384 shades

• 8,192 shades

What type of images does Landsat create by combining red, blue, and green light?

• Thermal images

• Infrared images

• True color images

• False color images

What is the primary function of the OLI-2 instrument aboard Landsat 9?

• Collecting thermal data

• Tracking satellite position

• Collecting sunlight reflected off Earth's surface

• Monitoring atmospheric conditions

What does the TIRS-2 instrument aboard Landsat 9 measure?

• Visible light

• Infrared wavelengths

• Ultraviolet light

• Radio waves

Who jointly manages the Landsat program today?

• ESA and NOAA

• NASA and USGS

• USGS and NOAA

• NASA and ESA

How many years of life-changing data has the Landsat program provided?

• 40 years

• 50 years

• 30 years

• 60 years