Introduction to weather satellites
Weather satellites obtain information about atmospheric phenomena via "remote sensing". By looking at energy waves, we can learn a lot about a subject or object without actually being in direct contact with it.
Introduction to weather satellites
Weather satellites obtain information about atmospheric phenomena via "remote sensing". By looking at energy waves, we can learn a lot about a subject or object without actually being in direct contact with it.
Weather satellites obtain information about atmospheric phenomena via "remote sensing". By looking at energy waves, we can learn a lot about a subject or object without actually being in direct contact with it.
In the National Weather Service, devices sensitive to electromagnetic energy are used to detect and measure weather phenomena. The two main types of remote sensing are:
- Satellites using infrared scanners (heat).
- Doppler radar using radio waves (Doppler Radar is covered in the next section).
Remote sensing via satellites provides a unique perspective from which to observe large regions. These sensors can measure energy at wavelengths beyond the range of human vision.
In this section, we will discover the various satellite views that the National Weather Service uses to help derive forecasts, weather watches, and warnings.
