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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?

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?

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?

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What is a characteristic of microwave sensors in relation to cloud interference?

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Sea Surface Temperature Quiz

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Questions and Answers

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

What is a limitation of using infrared (IR) sensors for sea surface temperature retrievals?

Which type of sensor has higher spatial and temporal resolution for sea surface temperature observations?

What is a disadvantage of using microwave sensors for sea surface temperature observations?

What is a characteristic of microwave sensors in relation to cloud interference?

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