Interpreting Infrared Imagery
http://profhorn.aos.wisc.edu/wxwise/satir/index.html

Tom Whittaker, Steve Ackerman, University of Wisconsin - Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison


Interpreting Infrared (IR) Imagery explains how radiometers are used in satellite meteorology including such topics as the types of radiometers, and how they capture and present images. An interactive exercise provides an introduction to interpreting satellite weather images typically seen on evening news programs. Users can "adjust" the air temperature (and cloud altitude) and surface temperature on this applet while observing how the image (in this case, a GOES-8 radiometer image) changes.

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DLESE

Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric ScienceKeyword: meteorology