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What is typically measured by microwave radiometers?

The thermal radiation of the atmosphere (correct)
The temperature profiles of the upper troposphere
The emission of microwave radiation of atmospheric trance gases
The thermal radiation of the atmosphere and ice

What information can be inferred from the measurement of thermal radiation of the atmosphere?

Temperature profiles of the lower troposphere (correct)
The emission of microwave radiation of atmospheric trance gases
Temperature profiles of the upper troposphere
The liquid-water content of the atmosphere

What is the purpose of using appropriate detection frequencies in microwave radiometers?

To infer temperature profiles of the upper troposphere
To measure the thermal radiation of the atmosphere
To measure the emission of microwave radiation of atmospheric trance gases, of liquid water, and of ice crystals (correct)
To investigate cloud formation

What is the limitation of microwave radiometers?

They are not sensitive to the thermal radiation of ice (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the application of microwave radiometers in the investigation of mixed-phase clouds?

To retrieve information about the water-vapor and liquid-water content (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is measured by microwave radiometers in the atmosphere?

The thermal radiation of the atmosphere (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using microwave radiometers in the investigation of atmospheric phenomena?

They can provide information about the water-vapor and liquid-water content (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of radiation measured by microwave radiometers?

Thermal radiation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using microwave radiometers in the investigation of atmospheric phenomena?

They can provide information about the water-vapor and liquid-water content (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Canada Centre for Remote Sensing in the context of microwave radiometers?

To develop and use microwave radiometers for atmospheric measurement (C) Signup and view all the answers