Examining Hurricane Frances' Cloud Structure
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The MODIS instrument on Terra captures great details in the beautiful clouds surrounding Hurricane Frances.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Terra-MODIS can look down the funnel Eye of Hurricane Frances.
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