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What type of sensors are used for passive observations of sea surface temperature?
What type of sensors are used for passive observations of sea surface temperature?
- Infrared (IR) and microwave sensors (correct)
- Ultraviolet (UV) and visible light sensors
- X-ray and gamma-ray sensors
- Laser and lidar sensors
What is a limitation of using infrared (IR) sensors for sea surface temperature retrievals?
What is a limitation of using infrared (IR) sensors for sea surface temperature retrievals?
- Inferior radiometric performance
- Limited coverage over coastal areas
- Cannot 'see through cloud' (correct)
- Low spatial resolution
Which type of sensor has higher spatial and temporal resolution for sea surface temperature observations?
Which type of sensor has higher spatial and temporal resolution for sea surface temperature observations?
- Microwave sensors
- Visible light sensors
- Ultraviolet (UV) sensors
- Infrared (IR) sensors (correct)
What is a disadvantage of using microwave sensors for sea surface temperature observations?
What is a disadvantage of using microwave sensors for sea surface temperature observations?
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What is a characteristic of microwave sensors in relation to cloud interference?
What is a characteristic of microwave sensors in relation to cloud interference?
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