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What is the main advantage of infrared (IR) sensors for sea surface temperature observation?

Higher coverage area

Superior radiometric performance

Ability to see through clouds

Higher spatial and temporal resolution (correct)

What is a limitation of microwave sensors for sea surface temperature observation?

Suitability for coastal and marginal ice zone areas

Inability to see through clouds

Higher radiometric performance

Coarser spatial resolution (correct)

Why are IR sensors typically limited to ~20% of the global ocean for retrievals?

They have lower spatial resolution

They have lower radiometric performance

They are subject to radio frequency interference (RFI)

They cannot see through clouds (correct)

What is a unique advantage of microwave sensors over IR sensors for sea surface temperature observation?

<p>Ability to see through heavily precipitating clouds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a drawback of using microwave sensors for sea surface temperature observation?

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Sea Surface Temperature Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the main advantage of infrared (IR) sensors for sea surface temperature observation?

What is a limitation of microwave sensors for sea surface temperature observation?

Why are IR sensors typically limited to ~20% of the global ocean for retrievals?

What is a unique advantage of microwave sensors over IR sensors for sea surface temperature observation?

What is a drawback of using microwave sensors for sea surface temperature observation?

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