Argos and Cospas-Sarsat: Environmental Monitoring and Search & Rescue

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What type of data does Argos collect from environmental sensors worldwide?

  • Projected weather forecasts
  • Geographic mapping data
  • Historical climate data
  • Real-time environmental data (correct)

What is one of the ways researchers use Argos data?

  • To track weather patterns (correct)
  • To monitor asteroid movements
  • To predict seismic activity
  • To analyze earthquake patterns

What type of data do Argos buoys and sensors collect?

  • Ocean temperature, currents, and other parameters (correct)
  • Ocean noise pollution and acoustic data
  • Ocean floor topography and geological data
  • Ocean salinity and nutrient levels

What is an application of Argos data in environmental monitoring?

<p>Monitoring wildlife migrations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Argos buoys and sensors enhance our understanding of?

<p>Marine ecosystems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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