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The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) has 20 bands for land and cloud observation.
The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) has 20 bands for land and cloud observation.
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Sentinel missions use only radar technology for land, ocean, and atmospheric monitoring.
Sentinel missions use only radar technology for land, ocean, and atmospheric monitoring.
False
MODIS has a spatial resolution of 1000m for bands 1-2.
MODIS has a spatial resolution of 1000m for bands 1-2.
False
MODIS can track dust storms at night using thermal bands.
MODIS can track dust storms at night using thermal bands.
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ESA's Copernicus programme uses MODIS data for ocean color monitoring.
ESA's Copernicus programme uses MODIS data for ocean color monitoring.
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The Terra satellite carries six instruments that observe Earth’s atmosphere, ocean, land, snow and ice, and energy budget.
The Terra satellite carries six instruments that observe Earth’s atmosphere, ocean, land, snow and ice, and energy budget.
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MODIS is a key instrument aboard the Terra satellite that views the entire Earth's surface every 3 to 4 days.
MODIS is a key instrument aboard the Terra satellite that views the entire Earth's surface every 3 to 4 days.
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The ASTER instrument on the Terra satellite is used for ocean color monitoring.
The ASTER instrument on the Terra satellite is used for ocean color monitoring.
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The MOPITT instrument on the Terra satellite is used for dust storm tracking.
The MOPITT instrument on the Terra satellite is used for dust storm tracking.
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The Landsat WRS Path Row covers the entire globe.
The Landsat WRS Path Row covers the entire globe.
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A multispectral scanner can collect data in only one spectral band of the EM spectrum.
A multispectral scanner can collect data in only one spectral band of the EM spectrum.
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An Along-track scanner uses an oscillating mirror to scan the Earth's surface.
An Along-track scanner uses an oscillating mirror to scan the Earth's surface.
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A Geostationary orbit has a period of rotation that is shorter than the Earth's rotation period.
A Geostationary orbit has a period of rotation that is shorter than the Earth's rotation period.
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Polar orbits are ideal for monitoring continent-wide weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Polar orbits are ideal for monitoring continent-wide weather patterns and environmental conditions.
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A multispectral scanner can collect data in multiple spectral bands, making it suitable for Land Cover Classification.
A multispectral scanner can collect data in multiple spectral bands, making it suitable for Land Cover Classification.
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Landsat 8 has a spatial resolution of 100m for panchromatic bands.
Landsat 8 has a spatial resolution of 100m for panchromatic bands.
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Sentinel-2 uses radiometer instruments for ocean color monitoring.
Sentinel-2 uses radiometer instruments for ocean color monitoring.
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MODIS has a temporal resolution of 1-2 days for daily global coverage.
MODIS has a temporal resolution of 1-2 days for daily global coverage.
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Landsat 8 has 10 bands for multispectral imaging.
Landsat 8 has 10 bands for multispectral imaging.
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Copernicus programme uses Sentinel-2 data for land cover classification.
Copernicus programme uses Sentinel-2 data for land cover classification.
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