24 Questions
Which instrument is the primary instrument on the GOES-R Series for imaging Earth's weather, oceans, and environment?
Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI)
How many different spectral bands does the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) view the Earth with?
16
In mode 4, how often does the ABI produce a full disk (Western Hemisphere) image?
Every 5 minutes
What issue was discovered during post-launch testing of the GOES-17 ABI instrument?
An issue with the instrument's cooling system
What is the consequence of the cooling system issue with the GOES-17 ABI instrument?
Decreased data availability from the instrument
What has been done to decrease the chance of future cooling system anomalies in the GOES-T and GOES-U ABI?
Redesigned radiator/loop heat pipes
Which scan mode of the ABI produces a full disk image every 5 minutes?
Mode 4
How many spectral bands does the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) view the Earth with?
16
What is the primary purpose of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) on the GOES-R Series?
Imaging Earth's weather, oceans, and environment
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI)?
Detecting earthquakes
What is one of the benefits of the ABI in relation to the aviation industry?
Reduced flight delays due to weather
What is the current data availability from the GOES-17 ABI instrument as of April 2021?
94%
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI)?
Detecting seismic activity
How often does the ABI produce a full disk (Western Hemisphere) image in mode 4?
Every 5 minutes
What is the default operating mode for GOES-16 and GOES-17 in April 2019?
Mode 6
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI)?
Detecting aircraft icing threats
What is the primary purpose of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) on the GOES-R Series?
Imaging Earth's weather, oceans, and environment
True or false: Mode 6, or 10-minute flex mode, is the default operating mode for GOES-16 and GOES-17.
True
True or false: The cooling system issue with the GOES-17 ABI instrument has been completely resolved.
False
Which ABI mode of operation provides coverage over a 1000x1000km box with a temporal resolution of 30 seconds?
Flex Modes
Which ABI mode of operation provides coverage of the 5000km (east/west) and 3000km (north/south) rectangle over the continental United States or the Pacific Ocean, including Hawaii?
Continental US/Pacific US
Which ABI mode of operation provides a full disk scan every 10 minutes (mode 6) or every 15 minutes (mode 3), a CONUS/PACUS every five minutes, and two mesoscale domains every 60 seconds (or one sub-region every 30 seconds)?
Flex Modes
Which ABI mode of operation provides coverage over a 1000x1000km box with a temporal resolution of 30 seconds?
Mesoscale
What is the spatial resolution of the ABI in the Full Disk mode?
0.5 to 2km
Test your knowledge about the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI), the primary instrument on the GOES-R Series for imaging Earth's weather, oceans, and environment. Learn about the 16 different spectral bands and their significance in capturing various aspects of the Earth.
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