JPSS VIIRS Virtual Science Fair - 2021 Top Projects!

ABSTRACT:

The purpose of this research was to determine the effects of climate change on hurricanes in the U.S. The effects that hurricanes have on the environment include such things as strong winds, flooding, and rainfall. These can lead to the formation of tornadoes and rip currents. There are a variety of categories for hurricanes. Climate change causes the heating up of ocean waters. This may result in more powerful hurricanes, therefore changing the category.

ABSTRACT:
We learned that smoke from California will drift east across the U.S. and rarely across the Pacific Ocean. You can’t see smoke or burn scars using the VIIRS satellite Day Night Band, although you can see fires or bright lights.We also learned you can see burn scars from the VIIRS satellite during the day. One additional thing we learned is that you can see how big burn scars are in comparison to the land around them. False Color makes it easier to see the burning areas, smoke, clouds, and vegetation. California has had many wildfires that spread smoke and create burn scars which the satellites images help us to see.