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Smog Obscures Chinese Coast
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Smog Obscures Chinese Coast |
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Most of southeastern China has been covered by a thick greyish shroud of aerosol pollution over the last few weeks. The smog is so thick it is difficult to see the surface in some regions of this scene, acquired on January 7, 2002. The city of Hong Kong is the large brown cluster of pixels toward the lower lefthand corner of the image (indicated by the faint black box). The island of Taiwan, due east of mainland China, is also blanketed by the smog. This true-color image was captured by the Moderate-resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) sensor, flying aboard NASA?s Terra [ http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/redirect?http://terra.nasa.gov/ ] satellite. Image courtesy Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land [ http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/redirect?http://modis-land.gsfc.nasa.gov/ ] Rapid Response Team at NASA GSFC |
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Smog Obscures Chinese Coast
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Smog Obscures Chinese Coast |
| Description |
Most of southeastern China has been covered by a thick greyish shroud of aerosol pollution over the last few weeks. The smog is so thick it is difficult to see the surface in some regions of this scene, acquired on January 7, 2002. The city of Hong Kong is the large brown cluster of pixels toward the lower lefthand corner of the image (indicated by the faint black box). The island of Taiwan, due east of mainland China, is also blanketed by the smog. This true-color image was captured by the Moderate-resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) sensor, flying aboard NASA?s Terra [ http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/redirect?http://terra.nasa.gov/ ] satellite. Image courtesy Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land [ http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/redirect?http://modis-land.gsfc.nasa.gov/ ] Rapid Response Team at NASA GSFC |
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Super Typhoon Halong in West
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Super Typhoon Halong in Western Pacific |
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On July 14, 2002, Super Typhoon Halong was east of Taiwan (left edge) in the western Pacific Ocean. At the time this image was taken the storm was a Category 4 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 115 knots (132 miles per hour), but as recently as July 12, winds were at 135 knots (155 miles per hour). Halong has moved northwards and pounded Okinawa, Japan, with heavy rain and high winds, just days after tropical Storm Chataan hit the country, creating flooding and killing several people. The storm is expected to be a continuing threat on Monday and Tuesday. This image was acquired by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on the Terra satellite on July 14, 2002. Please note that the high-resolution scene provided here is 500 meters per pixel. For a copy of the scene at the sensor's fullest resolution, visit the MODIS Rapid Response Image Gallery. Image courtesy Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team at NASA GSFC |
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Typhoon Rammasun on China Co
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Typhoon Rammasun on China Coast |
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Before winding down on July 6, 2002, Typhoon Rammasun reached Category 3 hurricane status, with maximum sustained winds of 110 knots (127 miles per hour). On July 4, 2002, the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) captured this image of the storm off the coast of China and Taiwan (partially cloud covered). The storm veered northward and eventually made landfall over Korea, where it broke up. Please note that the high-resolution scene provided here is 500 meters per pixel. For a copy of the scene at the sensor's fullest resolution, visit the MODIS Rapid Response Image Gallery. Image courtesy Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team at NASA GSFC |
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Typhoon Sinlaku
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Typhoon Sinlaku |
| Description |
After tearing through the Okinawan island chain and Taiwan late last week, Typhoon Sinlaku slammed into China this weekend, causing as many as 26 deaths and $100 million in destruction. The typhoon can be seen making landfall over China in this true-color image taken on September 7, 2002, by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS), flying aboard NASA?s Aqua spacecraft. When the typhoon hit China, it was packing winds of up to 87 miles (144 kilometers) per hour. The typhoon destroyed over a quarter of a million acres of cropland, collapsed tens of thousands of buildings, and forced hundreds of thousands from their homes. More than 1,500 people have been killed this year in China as a result of flooding and severe storms. Please note that the high resolution image provided here is 500 meters per pixel. Visit the MODIS Rapidfire Image Gallery [ http://rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/?2002250-0907 ] to obtain a copy at the sensor's highest resolution (250 m). Image courtesy Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team [ http://rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/ ] at NASA GSFC |
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Typhoon Sinlaku
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Typhoon Sinlaku |
| Description |
On September 4, 2002, Typhoon Sinlaku passed directly above the Japan?s Okinawan island chain, generating winds of 145 kph (90 mph) and torrential rains. The typhoon knocked out electricity to tens of thousands of homes, injured 25 residents, and possibly killed five Filipino sailors. Currently, the typhoon is making its way toward Taiwan, packing sustained winds of 104 miles (167 kilometers) per hour. Taiwanese residents are shoring up their houses with sand bags and pulling their boats out of the water. Image courtesy Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team at NASA GSFC. |
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Typhoon Sinlaku
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Typhoon Sinlaku |
| Description |
On September 4, 2002, Typhoon Sinlaku passed directly above the Japan?s Okinawan island chain, generating winds of 145 kph (90 mph) and torrential rains. The typhoon knocked out electricity to tens of thousands of homes, injured 25 residents, and possibly killed five Filipino sailors. Currently, the typhoon is making its way toward Taiwan, packing sustained winds of 104 miles (167 kilometers) per hour. Taiwanese residents are shoring up their houses with sand bags and pulling their boats out of the water. Image courtesy Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team at NASA GSFC. |
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Typhoon Sinlaku
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Typhoon Sinlaku |
| Description |
On September 6, 2002, Typhoon Sinlaku grazed the northern half of Taiwan, forcing hundreds from their homes. The typhoon can be seen sweeping by Taiwan in this true-color image taken on September 6 by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS), flying aboard NASA?s Terra spacecraft. The typhoon blew quickly by the island, packing sustained winds of 90 miles (145 kilometers) per hour. High surf and flash floods hit the island and led to the evacuation of 1,500 people from their homes. Two people were reported as missing. Relatively little property damage occurred as a result of the typhoon. Image courtesy Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team [ http://rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/ ] at NASA GSFC. |
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Typhoon Sinlaku
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Typhoon Sinlaku |
| Description |
On September 6, 2002, Typhoon Sinlaku grazed the northern half of Taiwan, forcing hundreds from their homes. The typhoon can be seen sweeping by Taiwan in this true-color image taken on September 6 by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS), flying aboard NASA?s Terra spacecraft. The typhoon blew quickly by the island, packing sustained winds of 90 miles (145 kilometers) per hour. High surf and flash floods hit the island and led to the evacuation of 1,500 people from their homes. Two people were reported as missing. Relatively little property damage occurred as a result of the typhoon. Image courtesy Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team [ http://rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/ ] at NASA GSFC. |
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Typhoon Sinlaku: Natural Haz
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nasa, nasanaturalhazards
Typhoon Sinlaku can be seen
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sinlaku_terra_02sep02
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IMAGE |
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image |
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2002-09-02 |
| creator |
NASA -- NASA Image Of The Day |
| identifier |
sinlaku_terra_02sep02 |
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Typhoon Sinlaku: Natural Haz
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nasa, nasanaturalhazards
After tearing through the Ok
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Sinlaku_AMO2002250
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IMAGE |
| mediatype |
image |
| date |
2002-09-07 |
| creator |
NASA -- NASA Image Of The Day |
| identifier |
Sinlaku_AMO2002250 |
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Typhoon Sinlaku: Image of th
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nasa, nasaimageofthedaygalle
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One of the more destructive
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PIA03724
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IMAGE |
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image |
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2002-09-25 |
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NASA -- Image courtesy NASA/GSFC/LaRC/JPL, www-misr.jpl.nasa.gov/ MISR Team. |
| identifier |
PIA03724 |
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Super Typhoon Halong off Tai
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nasa, nasaimageofthedaygalle
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On July 14, 2002, Super Typh
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Halong.TMO2002195
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IMAGE |
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image |
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2002-07-14 |
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NASA -- Image courtesy Jacques Descloitres, rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov MODIS Land Rapid Response Team at NASA GSFC |
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Halong.TMO2002195 |
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Typhoon Sinlaku: Natural Haz
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nasa, nasanaturalhazards
Typhoon Sinlaku can be seen
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sinlaku.AMO2002246
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IMAGE |
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image |
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2002-09-03 |
| creator |
NASA -- NASA Image Of The Day |
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sinlaku.AMO2002246 |
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Typhoon Sinlaku: Natural Haz
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nasa, nasanaturalhazards
Typhoon Sinlaku can be seen
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sinlaku.AMO2002246
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IMAGE |
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image |
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2002-09-03 |
| creator |
NASA -- NASA Image Of The Day |
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sinlaku.AMO2002246 |
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Typhoon Sinlaku: Natural Haz
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nasa, nasanaturalhazards
On September 6, 2002, Typhoo
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sinlaku.TMO2002249
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IMAGE |
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image |
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2002-09-06 |
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NASA -- NASA Image Of The Day |
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sinlaku.TMO2002249 |
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Typhoon Sinlaku: Natural Haz
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nasa, nasanaturalhazards
On September 6, 2002, Typhoo
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sinlaku.TMO2002249
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IMAGE |
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image |
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2002-09-06 |
| creator |
NASA -- NASA Image Of The Day |
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sinlaku.TMO2002249 |
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Typhoon Rammasun on China Co
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nasa, nasanaturalhazards
Before winding down on July
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Rammasun.TMO2002185
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IMAGE |
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image |
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2002-07-04 |
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NASA -- NASA Image Of The Day |
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Rammasun.TMO2002185 |
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Sizzling First Images from N
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nasa, nasaimageofthedaygalle
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These four images of Tropica
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airs_suite_ramasun
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IMAGE |
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image |
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2002-07-03 |
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NASA -- Images courtesy www.jpl.nasa.gov/airs/ AIRS Science Team, NASA JPL |
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airs_suite_ramasun |
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Typhoon Sinlaku: Natural Haz
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nasa, nasanaturalhazards
On September 4, 2002, Typhoo
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sinlaku.AMO2002247
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IMAGE |
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image |
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2002-09-04 |
| creator |
NASA -- NASA Image Of The Day |
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sinlaku.AMO2002247 |
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Typhoon Sinlaku: Natural Haz
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nasa, nasanaturalhazards
On September 4, 2002, Typhoo
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sinlaku.AMO2002247
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IMAGE |
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image |
| date |
2002-09-04 |
| creator |
NASA -- NASA Image Of The Day |
| identifier |
sinlaku.AMO2002247 |
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AIRS First Light Data: Typho
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PIA00341
Sol (our sun)
Atmospheric Infrared Sounder
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| Title |
AIRS First Light Data: Typhoon Ramasun, July 3, 2002 |
| Original Caption Released with Image |
Four images of Tropical Cyclone Ramasun were obtained July 3, 2002 by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder experiment system onboard NASA's Aqua spacecraft. The AIRS experiment, with its wide spectral coverage in four diverse bands, provides the ability to obtain complete 3-D observations of severe weather, from the surface, through clouds to the top of the atmosphere with unprecedented accuracy. This accuracy is the key to understanding weather patterns and improving weather predictions. Viewed separately, none of these images can provide accurate 3-D descriptions of the state of the atmosphere because of interference from clouds. However, the ability to make simultaneous observations at a wide range of wavelengths allows the AIRS experiment to "see" through clouds. This visible light picture from the AIRS instrument provides important information about the location of the cyclone, cloud structure and distribution. The AIRS instrument image at 900 cm-1 (Figure 1) is from a 10 micron transparent "window channel" that is little affected by water vapor but still cannot see through clouds. In clear areas (like the eye of the cyclone and over northwest Australia) it measures a surface temperature of about 300K (color encoded red). In cloudy areas it measures the cloud top temperature, about 200K for the cyclone, which translates to a cloud top height of about 50,000 feet. On the other hand, most clouds are relatively transparent in microwave, and the Advanced Microwave Sounding Instrument channel image (Figure 2) can see through all but the densest clouds. For example, Taiwan, which is covered by clouds, is clearly visible. The Humidity Sounder for Brazil instrument channel (Figure 3), also in the microwave, is more sensitive to both clouds and humidity. Only in clear, dry regions, such as the eye of the cyclone or the area north of Australia, does it see the surface. It is also severely affected by suspended ice particles formed by strong convection, which causes scattering and appears to be extremely cold. These blue areas indicate intense precipitation. The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder is an instrument onboard NASA's Aqua satellite under the space agency's Earth Observing System. The sounding system is making highly accurate measurements of air temperature, humidity, clouds and surface temperature. Data will be used to better understand weather and climate. It will also be used by the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to improve the accuracy of their weather and climate models. The instrument was designed and built by Lockheed Infrared Imaging Systems (recently acquired by British Aerospace) under contract with JPL. The Aqua satellite mission is managed by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. |
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AIRS First Light Data: Typho
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PIA00341
Sol (our sun)
Atmospheric Infrared Sounder
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| Title |
AIRS First Light Data: Typhoon Ramasun, July 3, 2002 |
| Original Caption Released with Image |
Four images of Tropical Cyclone Ramasun were obtained July 3, 2002 by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder experiment system onboard NASA's Aqua spacecraft. The AIRS experiment, with its wide spectral coverage in four diverse bands, provides the ability to obtain complete 3-D observations of severe weather, from the surface, through clouds to the top of the atmosphere with unprecedented accuracy. This accuracy is the key to understanding weather patterns and improving weather predictions. Viewed separately, none of these images can provide accurate 3-D descriptions of the state of the atmosphere because of interference from clouds. However, the ability to make simultaneous observations at a wide range of wavelengths allows the AIRS experiment to "see" through clouds. This visible light picture from the AIRS instrument provides important information about the location of the cyclone, cloud structure and distribution. The AIRS instrument image at 900 cm-1 (Figure 1) is from a 10 micron transparent "window channel" that is little affected by water vapor but still cannot see through clouds. In clear areas (like the eye of the cyclone and over northwest Australia) it measures a surface temperature of about 300K (color encoded red). In cloudy areas it measures the cloud top temperature, about 200K for the cyclone, which translates to a cloud top height of about 50,000 feet. On the other hand, most clouds are relatively transparent in microwave, and the Advanced Microwave Sounding Instrument channel image (Figure 2) can see through all but the densest clouds. For example, Taiwan, which is covered by clouds, is clearly visible. The Humidity Sounder for Brazil instrument channel (Figure 3), also in the microwave, is more sensitive to both clouds and humidity. Only in clear, dry regions, such as the eye of the cyclone or the area north of Australia, does it see the surface. It is also severely affected by suspended ice particles formed by strong convection, which causes scattering and appears to be extremely cold. These blue areas indicate intense precipitation. The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder is an instrument onboard NASA's Aqua satellite under the space agency's Earth Observing System. The sounding system is making highly accurate measurements of air temperature, humidity, clouds and surface temperature. Data will be used to better understand weather and climate. It will also be used by the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to improve the accuracy of their weather and climate models. The instrument was designed and built by Lockheed Infrared Imaging Systems (recently acquired by British Aerospace) under contract with JPL. The Aqua satellite mission is managed by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. |
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AIRS First Light Data: Typho
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PIA00341
Sol (our sun)
Atmospheric Infrared Sounder
…
| Title |
AIRS First Light Data: Typhoon Ramasun, July 3, 2002 |
| Original Caption Released with Image |
Four images of Tropical Cyclone Ramasun were obtained July 3, 2002 by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder experiment system onboard NASA's Aqua spacecraft. The AIRS experiment, with its wide spectral coverage in four diverse bands, provides the ability to obtain complete 3-D observations of severe weather, from the surface, through clouds to the top of the atmosphere with unprecedented accuracy. This accuracy is the key to understanding weather patterns and improving weather predictions. Viewed separately, none of these images can provide accurate 3-D descriptions of the state of the atmosphere because of interference from clouds. However, the ability to make simultaneous observations at a wide range of wavelengths allows the AIRS experiment to "see" through clouds. This visible light picture from the AIRS instrument provides important information about the location of the cyclone, cloud structure and distribution. The AIRS instrument image at 900 cm-1 (Figure 1) is from a 10 micron transparent "window channel" that is little affected by water vapor but still cannot see through clouds. In clear areas (like the eye of the cyclone and over northwest Australia) it measures a surface temperature of about 300K (color encoded red). In cloudy areas it measures the cloud top temperature, about 200K for the cyclone, which translates to a cloud top height of about 50,000 feet. On the other hand, most clouds are relatively transparent in microwave, and the Advanced Microwave Sounding Instrument channel image (Figure 2) can see through all but the densest clouds. For example, Taiwan, which is covered by clouds, is clearly visible. The Humidity Sounder for Brazil instrument channel (Figure 3), also in the microwave, is more sensitive to both clouds and humidity. Only in clear, dry regions, such as the eye of the cyclone or the area north of Australia, does it see the surface. It is also severely affected by suspended ice particles formed by strong convection, which causes scattering and appears to be extremely cold. These blue areas indicate intense precipitation. The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder is an instrument onboard NASA's Aqua satellite under the space agency's Earth Observing System. The sounding system is making highly accurate measurements of air temperature, humidity, clouds and surface temperature. Data will be used to better understand weather and climate. It will also be used by the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to improve the accuracy of their weather and climate models. The instrument was designed and built by Lockheed Infrared Imaging Systems (recently acquired by British Aerospace) under contract with JPL. The Aqua satellite mission is managed by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. |
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AIRS First Light Data: Typho
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PIA00341
Sol (our sun)
Atmospheric Infrared Sounder
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| Title |
AIRS First Light Data: Typhoon Ramasun, July 3, 2002 |
| Original Caption Released with Image |
Four images of Tropical Cyclone Ramasun were obtained July 3, 2002 by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder experiment system onboard NASA's Aqua spacecraft. The AIRS experiment, with its wide spectral coverage in four diverse bands, provides the ability to obtain complete 3-D observations of severe weather, from the surface, through clouds to the top of the atmosphere with unprecedented accuracy. This accuracy is the key to understanding weather patterns and improving weather predictions. Viewed separately, none of these images can provide accurate 3-D descriptions of the state of the atmosphere because of interference from clouds. However, the ability to make simultaneous observations at a wide range of wavelengths allows the AIRS experiment to "see" through clouds. This visible light picture from the AIRS instrument provides important information about the location of the cyclone, cloud structure and distribution. The AIRS instrument image at 900 cm-1 (Figure 1) is from a 10 micron transparent "window channel" that is little affected by water vapor but still cannot see through clouds. In clear areas (like the eye of the cyclone and over northwest Australia) it measures a surface temperature of about 300K (color encoded red). In cloudy areas it measures the cloud top temperature, about 200K for the cyclone, which translates to a cloud top height of about 50,000 feet. On the other hand, most clouds are relatively transparent in microwave, and the Advanced Microwave Sounding Instrument channel image (Figure 2) can see through all but the densest clouds. For example, Taiwan, which is covered by clouds, is clearly visible. The Humidity Sounder for Brazil instrument channel (Figure 3), also in the microwave, is more sensitive to both clouds and humidity. Only in clear, dry regions, such as the eye of the cyclone or the area north of Australia, does it see the surface. It is also severely affected by suspended ice particles formed by strong convection, which causes scattering and appears to be extremely cold. These blue areas indicate intense precipitation. The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder is an instrument onboard NASA's Aqua satellite under the space agency's Earth Observing System. The sounding system is making highly accurate measurements of air temperature, humidity, clouds and surface temperature. Data will be used to better understand weather and climate. It will also be used by the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to improve the accuracy of their weather and climate models. The instrument was designed and built by Lockheed Infrared Imaging Systems (recently acquired by British Aerospace) under contract with JPL. The Aqua satellite mission is managed by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. |
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