Practice Atmospheric Absorption (2.3.2) - Fundamentals of Remote Sensing

Practice: Atmospheric Absorption

Lesson 2.3.2Fundamentals of Remote Sensing

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Question 1.
What does atmospheric absorption refer to?
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Think about what happens to light when it passes through air.
Question 2.
Name one gas that contributes to atmospheric absorption.
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Consider gases present in the atmosphere.
3Question 3.
What is atmospheric absorption?
- Absorption of all EMR
- Absorption of specific wavelengths by gases
- No relevance to remote sensing
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Focus on the gases in the atmosphere and their interaction with EMR.
4Question 4.
True or False: Atmospheric windows allow no wavelengths to pass through.
- True
- False
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Think about the meaning of 'windows' in this context.
Question 5.
Describe the potential impact of atmospheric absorption on satellite-based climate monitoring. How might this affect policy decisions based on that data?
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Consider how absorption could affect data accuracy.
Question 6.
Analyze a case study where atmospheric absorption led to incorrect interpretations from remote sensing. What steps could be taken to improve accuracy in future studies?
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Look at ways to adapt sensor settings or combine data.

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