Infrared Satellite Detectors

question 116

Multiple Choice

Infrared satellite detectors

• A)detect shortwave radiation.
• B)emit waves at the 6.7 micrometer frequency.
• C)receive a weaker signal from a tall cloud than from a low-lying cloud.
• D)have been phased out in favor of water vapor detectors.

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