Instructions: In this assignment, must work to interpret satellite images that show the eastern Atlantic and adjacent parts of West Africa, and identify cloud types visible in these images. You will analyze a visible-light satellite image and an infrared-light satellite image, in order to identify clouds visible in these images.
Below: First, the visible light image is provided below. National boundaries in western Africa are shown as white lines on the right half of the image. The numbered, orange polygons outline 10 areas that you must analyze, as well as one area that is analyzed as an example for you. This visible light image uses standard grayscale shading. The lighter areas of the image are where more light is reflected to the satellite sensors. The light blue lines show latitude and longitude for reference. A version of this image without the orange polygons is included with the attachments.
Below: The infrared image uses the color shading scheme shown along the bottom of the image. The darker blue areas are the coldest parts of the image; light blue is less cold; the whites are warmer; and the warmest areas shade from light gray to black, which indicates the hottest areas in the image:
Take some time to compare these two images carefully. Analyze the images and identify clouds types and atmospheric conditions that become evident when you compare the visible light and infrared data. You must complete the table that is provided in the attached assignment.
Attachments:
Satellite images exercise.docx
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