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Which instrument is the primary instrument on the GOES-R Series for imaging Earth's weather, oceans, and environment?
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?
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?
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?
What issue was discovered during post-launch testing of the GOES-17 ABI instrument?
What is the consequence of the cooling system issue with the GOES-17 ABI instrument?
What is the consequence of the cooling system issue with the GOES-17 ABI instrument?
What has been done to decrease the chance of future cooling system anomalies in the GOES-T and GOES-U ABI?
What has been done to decrease the chance of future cooling system anomalies in the GOES-T and GOES-U ABI?
Which scan mode of the ABI produces a full disk image every 5 minutes?
Which scan mode of the ABI produces a full disk image every 5 minutes?
How many spectral bands does the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) view the Earth with?
How many spectral bands does the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) view the Earth with?
What is the primary purpose of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) on the GOES-R Series?
What is the primary purpose of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) on the GOES-R Series?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI)?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI)?
What is one of the benefits of the ABI in relation to the aviation industry?
What is one of the benefits of the ABI in relation to the aviation industry?
What is the current data availability from the GOES-17 ABI instrument as of April 2021?
What is the current data availability from the GOES-17 ABI instrument as of April 2021?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI)?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI)?
How often does the ABI produce a full disk (Western Hemisphere) image in mode 4?
How often does the ABI produce a full disk (Western Hemisphere) image in mode 4?
What is the default operating mode for GOES-16 and GOES-17 in April 2019?
What is the default operating mode for GOES-16 and GOES-17 in April 2019?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI)?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI)?
What is the primary purpose of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) on the GOES-R Series?
What is the primary purpose of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) on the GOES-R Series?
True or false: Mode 6, or 10-minute flex mode, is the default operating mode for GOES-16 and GOES-17.
True or false: Mode 6, or 10-minute flex mode, is the default operating mode for GOES-16 and GOES-17.
True or false: The cooling system issue with the GOES-17 ABI instrument has been completely resolved.
True or false: The cooling system issue with the GOES-17 ABI instrument has been completely resolved.
Which ABI mode of operation provides coverage over a 1000x1000km box with a temporal resolution of 30 seconds?
Which ABI mode of operation provides coverage over a 1000x1000km box with a temporal resolution of 30 seconds?
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?
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?
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)?
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)?
Which ABI mode of operation provides coverage over a 1000x1000km box with a temporal resolution of 30 seconds?
Which ABI mode of operation provides coverage over a 1000x1000km box with a temporal resolution of 30 seconds?
What is the spatial resolution of the ABI in the Full Disk mode?
What is the spatial resolution of the ABI in the Full Disk mode?
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