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Which instrument is the primary instrument on the GOES-R Series for imaging Earth's weather, oceans, and environment?

  • GOES-R Series
  • Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) (correct)
  • Visible channels
  • Multi-channel passive imaging radiometer

    • How many different spectral bands does the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) view the Earth with?

  • 2
  • 10
  • 16 (correct)
  • 5

    • In mode 4, how often does the ABI produce a full disk (Western Hemisphere) image?

  • Every 30 seconds
  • Every 15 minutes
  • Every 60 seconds
  • Every 5 minutes (correct)

    • What issue was discovered during post-launch testing of the GOES-17 ABI instrument?

    <p>An issue with the instrument's cooling system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of the cooling system issue with the GOES-17 ABI instrument?

    <p>Decreased data availability from the instrument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been done to decrease the chance of future cooling system anomalies in the GOES-T and GOES-U ABI?

    <p>Redesigned radiator/loop heat pipes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scan mode of the ABI produces a full disk image every 5 minutes?

    <p>Mode 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many spectral bands does the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) view the Earth with?

    <p>16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) on the GOES-R Series?

    <p>Imaging Earth's weather, oceans, and environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI)?

    <p>Detecting earthquakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of the ABI in relation to the aviation industry?

    <p>Reduced flight delays due to weather</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current data availability from the GOES-17 ABI instrument as of April 2021?

    <p>94%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI)?

    <p>Detecting seismic activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often does the ABI produce a full disk (Western Hemisphere) image in mode 4?

    <p>Every 5 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the default operating mode for GOES-16 and GOES-17 in April 2019?

    <p>Mode 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI)?

    <p>Detecting aircraft icing threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) on the GOES-R Series?

    <p>Imaging Earth's weather, oceans, and environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Mode 6, or 10-minute flex mode, is the default operating mode for GOES-16 and GOES-17.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The cooling system issue with the GOES-17 ABI instrument has been completely resolved.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ABI mode of operation provides coverage over a 1000x1000km box with a temporal resolution of 30 seconds?

    <p>Flex Modes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Continental US/Pacific US</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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)?

    <p>Flex Modes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ABI mode of operation provides coverage over a 1000x1000km box with a temporal resolution of 30 seconds?

    <p>Mesoscale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the spatial resolution of the ABI in the Full Disk mode?

    <p>0.5 to 2km</p> Signup and view all the answers

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