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- A satellite is a free-flying object that orbits:
a. the Earth b. the Sun c. the other planets d. any of the above
- What are the strengths of?
- A geosynchronous satellite appears stationary relative to.
- A polar-orbiting satellite transverses the and the.
- Match the satellites with their names and orbits
GOES 7
GOES I-M
TIROS-N
- Compare the roles and responsibilities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA) in the operation of the United States’ Meteorological Satellite program.
- Briefly discuss the type of data provided by the following systems on GOES satellites.
a. Visible-Infrared Spin-Scan Radiometer (VISSR)
b. Space Environment Monitor (SEM)
c. Data Collection System (DCS)
SAT E L L I T E RE V I E W QU E S T I O N S
