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Prof. Jin-Yi Yu
Geostationary Satellites
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Visible Channel
•Measure the reflected visible light.
•Only available in daytime.
•Bright colors θ clouds or snow
•Dark colors θ oceans or forest…
Infrared Channel
•Measure the infrared radiation emitted by Earth and atmosphere.
•Work both day and night.
•Bright colors θ colder surface
•Dark colors θ warmer surface
Water Vapor Channel
•Provides water vapor information.
•Works day and night.
•Can identify jetstream locations.
•Bright colors θ moist airs.
•Dark colors θ dry airs.