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Weather: CloudSat and CALIPSO Help the Study of Meteorology
The study of meteorology presents significant challenges to scientists. One of the most challenging aspects is the inherent complexity of weather coupled with its high rate of change. In the case of clouds, scientists seek new insights into how they form, behave, and interact with the Earth's atmosphere. Engineers designed Cloudsat and Calipso to deliver the data needed by scientists to provide new understanding of how clouds, water vapor, ice particles, and aerosols affect the weather.

This animation visually describes how CloudSat and CALIPSO data slices can augment the study of meteorology.    This animation visually describes how CloudSat and CALIPSO data slices can augment the study of meteorology.
Duration: 23.0 seconds
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This print resolution still shows a typical weather map of the United States.    This print resolution still shows a typical weather map of the United States.

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This print resolution still illustrates the build up of data swathes over the United States.    This print resolution still illustrates the build up of data swathes over the United States.

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This print resolution still illustrates the build up of data swathes in conjunction with cloud cover.    This print resolution still illustrates the build up of data swathes in conjunction with cloud cover.

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Animation Number:10091
Completed:2005-09-14
Animator:Susan Twardy (HTSI) (Lead)
Writer:Sarah DeWitt (NASA/GSFC)
Goddard TV Tapes:G2005-054
 G2005-064
Keywords:
DLESE >> Atmospheric science
SVS >> Climate
SVS >> Weather
GCMD >> EARTH SCIENCE >> Atmosphere >> Clouds >> Cloud Liquid Water/Ice
 
 
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NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Conceptual Image Lab


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