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What is the main advantage of infrared (IR) sensors for sea surface temperature observation?
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?
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?
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?
What is a unique advantage of microwave sensors over IR sensors for sea surface temperature observation?
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What is a drawback of using microwave sensors for sea surface temperature observation?
What is a drawback of using microwave sensors for sea surface temperature observation?
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