Technologies used in METEOROLOGY: Flashcards
1
Q
What is SATELLITE IMAGERY?
A
Images of the Earth that have been collected by imaging satellites.
2
Q
How does SATELLITE IMAGERY assist in predicting disaster?
A
The images can be used to inform forecasters of the BEHAVIOUR OF THE ATMOSPHERE as they provide a clear representation of how events are unfolding.
3
Q
What does a RADAR do ?
A
Sends out short pulses of electromagnetic waves & defects the reflected waves.