Introduction

 

This Website was developed for undergraduate students enrolled in an introductory earth or atmospheric science course. It is designed to supplement lecture and textbooks.

Its goal is to make you a better consumer of weather information by providing dynamic graphics, animations, and science content about remote sensing, satellite imagery, and hurricanes. As part of the module, you will apply what you've learned by exploring recent hurricanes through satellite imagery.

When you have completed this module, you should be able to view satellite imagery in a typical weather forecast on TV or the Web and recognize the importance of some features.

What Will I Learn?

Remote Sensing Section
You will learn the basic principles of remote sensing, what satellite-based sensors observe, and what
imagery is created from remotely sensed data.

Satellite Imagery Section
You will develop a basic understanding of the principles of satellite imagery interpretation.

Hurricane Features Section
You will develop a basic understanding of some classic hurricane characteristics.

Explore Hurricanes Section
You will explore three recent hurricanes through a time sequence. You may inquire about phenomena,
develop and test hypotheses, and make calculations.

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Where Do I Begin?

This Website can be used in several ways. If your instructor has specified the order in which to view the sections, follow that assignment. If you do not have a specific assignment, the following suggestions will help you organize your time.

Preferred Path

  1. Start with the three conceptual sections (Remote Sensing, Satellite Imagery, and Hurricane Features).
  2. Follow the conceptual sections with the Explore Hurricanes section. Click the Explore More graphic.
  3. View the Weather Links section for some exciting Internet links related to meteorology.

Alternate Path

  1. Start with the Explore Hurricanes section. Click the Explore More graphic.
  2. Visit the conceptual sections (Remote Sensing, Satellite Imagery, Hurricane Features) to get instruction in underlying concepts you didn't understand in Explore Hurricanes.
  3. View the Weather Links section for some exciting Internet links related to meteorology.
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