How can technology be used to forecast extreme weather and reduce its effects? Flashcards by Adam Jones | Brainscape

Q

What are the two types of predictions?

A

Geostationary - Meteostat

- Polar Orbital - Metop

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Explain Geostationary

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36,000 km above earths surface
Positioned above equator
Are not as detailed
Not as useful

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Explain Polar Orbital

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800km above earths surface
Photos are detailed - High-resolution
Used by NHC

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How do you reduce impacts?

A

Preparing and Protecting

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Give the 2 places study

A

Florida

Haiti

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What are the Preparing of Florida?

A

Evacuation - Lower death tolls

- Emergency Supplies ready

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What are the Preparing of Haiti?

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Strongest building as a shelter
Emergency Supplies
Listen to Radio

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What are the protection of Florida?

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Homes on Stilts to allow winds to pass under

- Storm Shutters to protect windows

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What are the protection of Haiti?

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Attempt to secure windows

- Moor boats

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What do isobars look like on high pressure?

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Spaced out in intervals of 4mb

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What do isobars look like on Low pressure?

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Tightly packed in intervals of 4mb

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