Satellite Operations and Capabilities

Which band on ABI has the highest resolution?

What is the total number of infrared bands on ABI?

Which band on legacy GOES imagers matches the water vapor band on ABI?

Which satellite instrument has improved spectral, spatial, and temporal resolution?

Which satellite instrument captures images with better detail due to its bit depth?

Which satellite instrument has twice the spatial resolution compared to legacy GOES?

How many times more spectral bands does GOES-R have compared to previous GOES satellites?

Which of the following is NOT a use of the infrared bands on the GOES-R satellite?

What causes parallax error in satellite observations?

Which satellite has higher bit depth compared to legacy GOES satellites?

What is the spatial resolution of GOES-16 (GOES-East) up to?

Summary of Satellite Foundational Course for GOES-R

GOES-R satellite has different infrared bands with various uses, such as window channels and water vapor absorption channels.
Parallax error occurs when clouds block the view of the surface, causing a shift in satellite observations.
Parallax correction is applied using infrared imagery and is dependent on the height and location of the cloud.
GOES-R has higher bit depth compared to legacy GOES satellites, allowing for more precise measurements.
One-minute sampling is available in mesoscale sectors of GOES-R, providing better monitoring of cloud top features and fires.
The figure insert shows brightness temperatures for the Buffalo Oklahoma fire at 1-minute increments.
Mesoscale sectors on GOES-R can be moved to observe specific areas of interest with better temporal scanning.
GOES-16 (GOES-East) has superior spatial resolution up to 120 degrees west longitude, making it preferred by many West Coast weather forecast offices.
GOES-R satellites, GOES-East and GOES-West, offer coverage from the Aleutians to the Eastern Caribbean and from Hawaii to the Canadian Maritimes.
The training includes acronyms and links for more information about GOES-R.
The satellite foundational course provides an overview of basic operations of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) on GOES-R.
The course concludes with a summary of the topics covered and expresses appreciation for the attention given.

Test your knowledge of satellite operations and capabilities with this quiz on the Satellite Foundational Course for GOES-R. Learn about infrared bands, parallax correction, bit depth, sampling, spatial resolution, and more. Perfect for weather enthusiasts and professionals.