Satellites

Satellites provide a unique Synoptic view of the Earth and the physical processes on it. The above image was taken from the Indian Geostationary satellite called INSAT. With satellites it is possible to observe either directly or indirectly;


Shortwave Radiation and
Latent Heat Flux
Precipitation
Wind Speed
Water Vapor
Sea Surface Temperature
Sea Surface Height and
Highly Reflective Clouds and
Outgoing Longwave Radiation
Chlorophyll-a concentrations