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Examining Hurricane Frances' Cloud Structure
The MODIS instrument on Terra captures great details in the beautiful clouds surrounding Hurricane Frances.

Viewing the clouds structure of Hurricane Frances.    Viewing the clouds structure of Hurricane Frances.
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This and the following images show the high detail that the Terra Satellite sensor MODIS can acquire.    This and the following images show the high detail that the Terra Satellite sensor MODIS can acquire.

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Eventhough Frances is a hurricane, Terra-MODIS views the calm before the storm. Crooked and Acklins Islands are seen on the edge of the outer band.    Eventhough Frances is a hurricane, Terra-MODIS views the calm before the storm. Crooked and Acklins Islands are seen on the edge of the outer band.

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Haiti and the Dominican Republic are engulfed by Hurricane Frances.    Haiti and the Dominican Republic are engulfed by Hurricane Frances.

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Scientist are able to view the detail in the cloud formation of Hurricane Frances. Using this and other data the scientist will understand what makes hurricanes tick.    Scientist are able to view the detail in the cloud formation of Hurricane Frances. Using this and other data the scientist will understand what makes hurricanes tick.

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Terra-MODIS can look down the funnel Eye of Hurricane Frances.    Terra-MODIS can look down the funnel Eye of Hurricane Frances.

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Animation Number:2976
Animators:Stuart A. Snodgrass (SVS) (Lead)
 Lori Perkins (SVS)
 Greg Shirah (SVS)
Completed:2004-09-02
Scientist:Jacques Descloitres (NASA/GSFC)
Instrument:Terra/MODIS
Data Collected:2004/09/01
Series:Hurricanes
 Hurricane Frances
Goddard TV Tape:G2004-036
Keywords:
SVS >> HDTV
SVS >> Hurricane
GCMD >> Location >> Florida
SVS >> Hurricane Frances
 
 
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