weather satellite images Flashcards by m Pelissero | Brainscape

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visible weather satellite images

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helps identify cloud COVERAGE based on visible light reflection
NOT useful for cloud HEIGHT

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infrared weather satellite images

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color B/W
measure cloud top temperature
highest clouds appear bright white
middle clouds are shades of grey
low clouds and fog are dark grey

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water vapor weather satellite images

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shows areas of moist & dry air in shades of grey form white to black
moist air areas are depicted as right white
dry air is depicted in black

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