Weather Satellite - Observation

Observation

Observation is typically made via different 'channels' of the Electromagnetic spectrum, in particular, the Visible and Infrared portions.

Some of these channels include :

  • Visible and Near Infrared: 0.6 μm – 1.6 μm – For recording cloud cover during the day
  • Infrared: 3.9 μm – 7.3 μm (Water Vapour), 8.7 μm, – 13.4 μm (Thermal imaging)

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