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Satellite-Based Sea-Surface Temperature Quiz

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What is a key aspect of the dataset mentioned in the text?

It is the cumulative outcome of more than a decade of methodological development (correct)

It is based solely on empirical tuning of in situ measurements

It consists of raw sensor calibrations

It is primarily focused on cloud screening imagery

What is the nature of the satellite datasets used in this work?

Consist of the entire v3/v2.1 level-1b archi

Summarized in Table 1 (correct)

Primarily focused on AVHRR GAC data

Inversion of TIR radiances to SST independently of in situ measurements

What is the purpose of assembling the most complete possible collection of AVHRR GAC data?

To estimate total SST uncertainty

To minimize the aliasing of daily SST cycles into long-term trends

For the purpose of the project (correct)

To harmonize sensor calibrations

What method was used for cloud screening of imagery?

Bayesian methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the key aspect of the ATSR-series data used in this work?

Consist of the entire v3/v2.1 level-1b archi Signup and view all the answers

What type of sensors are used for passive observations of sea surface temperature?

Infrared (IR) sensors and microwave sensors Signup and view all the answers

Which satellite is equipped with the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) sensor for measuring SST?

Suomi National Polar-Orbiting Partnership spacecraft (S-NPP) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of measuring sea surface temperature?

Predicting weather and modeling the atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

What type of platforms are used for passive observations of sea surface temperature?

Polar-orbiting and geostationary platforms Signup and view all the answers

Which organization's satellite measures satellite SST using the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) sensor?

NOAA Signup and view all the answers