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List several uses of weather satellites:
Match the type of satellite with the characteristics listed:
(use G = geostationary, P = polar orbiting)
orbits at the same rotational rate as the earth.
provides the most detailed information about clouds and
storms.
provides "real time" images.
images are sequenced to show cloud movement.
orbits at an altitude of 22,000 miles
orbits at an altitude of 530 miles
Describe the difference between visible and infrared satellite images.
Describe what the various shades in an infrared image represent.
