site also contains transmission schedules and transmitting
frequencies for various United States and What is the purpose of
a satellite atmospheric What is the main advantage of
geostationary Which GOES satellite provides imagery over all of
South America? What type of satellite is the NOAA 14? What are
the main advantages of polar-orbiting What is the average swath
width of a polar- Which organization is responsible for
providing near real-time DMSP environmental imagery to Q14.
Which geostationary satellite will provide imagery for Spain and
Portugal? LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Recognize the particular
advantages of imagery from geostationary satellites and polar-
orbiting Define spatial resolution, radiometer, electromagnetic
wave, and albedo. Define the terms visual, infrared, near
infrared, and water vapor as they relate to satellite imagery.
Recognize the advantages of visual, infrared, and water vapor
imagery. The pictures or images available from environmental
satellites vary, depending on the type of satell