Practice Satellite Rainfall Estimates (15.11.1)

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Question 1.
What does SAT stand for in terms of data estimation?
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Think about data collected from space.
Question 2.
Name one satellite system used for rainfall estimation.
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Think of Indian satellite systems.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of satellite rainfall estimates?
- Agricultural planning
- Flood assessment
- Rainfall monitoring
- All of the above
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Think about the various applications.
4Question 4.
True or False: Satellite rainfall estimates can be affected by cloud cover.
- True
- False
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Consider the obstacles satellites face.
Question 5.
Calculate the potential rainfall accumulation using satellite data for a specific region affected by a hurricane. Consider past data and satellite estimates.
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Combine satellite data with local historical data.
Question 6.
Critique a case study where satellite rainfall data was used to manage a flood risk. What were the strengths and weaknesses?
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Look for both successful outcomes and areas for improvement.

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