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What is the primary limitation of using IR sensors for sea surface temperature retrieval?
What is the primary limitation of using IR sensors for sea surface temperature retrieval?
- Inability to detect microwave frequencies
- Inferior radiometric performance
- Low spatial and temporal resolution
- Limited coverage due to inability to see through clouds (correct)
What is a disadvantage of using microwave sensors for sea surface temperature retrieval?
What is a disadvantage of using microwave sensors for sea surface temperature retrieval?
- Superior radiometric performance
- Coarser spatial resolution (correct)
- Limited coverage due to inability to see through clouds
- Ability to be used in coastal and marginal ice zone areas
What is the advantage of microwave sensors over IR sensors in terms of coverage?
What is the advantage of microwave sensors over IR sensors in terms of coverage?
- Superior radiometric performance
- Ability to detect infrared frequencies
- Higher spatial and temporal resolution
- Ability to see through clouds (correct)
What is a limitation of using microwave sensors for sea surface temperature retrieval in comparison to IR sensors?
What is a limitation of using microwave sensors for sea surface temperature retrieval in comparison to IR sensors?
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What is the main advantage of IR sensors over microwave sensors in sea surface temperature retrieval?
What is the main advantage of IR sensors over microwave sensors in sea surface temperature retrieval?
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