This module teaches you how to use satellite data to observe and analyse atmospheric phenomena. It will show you which products can be used to identify dust storms, smoke, fires, precipitation, etc.
Expected Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module students should be able to identify and locate the following:
- Dust and sand storms and plumes and areas of raised dust.
- Fires and smoke.
- Moisture features, precipitation types and amounts.
- Volcanic ash particulates, Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) and other chemical emissions.
- Aerosol and particulate pollution.
- Features indicating regions of clear air turbulence.