Interpreting Satellite Imagery
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to explore the properties of visible images.
Visible satellite images depict sunlight scattered by objects in the atmosphere or on Earth.
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to explore the properties of IR Images.
   Infrared (IR) satellite images depict radiation emitted by clouds, land or water.
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to explore Water Vapor Images.
   Water Vapor satellite images depict IR radiation in the upper atmosphere.
On-line Satellite Curriculum:
For students: Satellite Meteorology for Grades 7-12
For science teachers G6-12: Satellite Applications in Geoscience Education
For students & teachers G9-16: Satellite Observations in Science Education

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