2.3.2. Atmospheric Absorption

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does atmospheric absorption refer to?

   Hint

   Think about what happens to light when it passes through air.

2. 2.

   Name one gas that contributes to atmospheric absorption.

   Hint

   Consider gases present in the atmosphere.

3. 3.

   What is atmospheric absorption?

   • Absorption of all EMR
   • Absorption of specific wavelengths by gases
   • No relevance to remote sensing

   Hint

   Focus on the gases in the atmosphere and their interaction with EMR.

4. 4.

   True or False: Atmospheric windows allow no wavelengths to pass through.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the meaning of 'windows' in this context.

5. 5.

   Describe the potential impact of atmospheric absorption on satellite-based climate monitoring. How might this affect policy decisions based on that data?

   Hint

   Consider how absorption could affect data accuracy.

6. 6.

   Analyze a case study where atmospheric absorption led to incorrect interpretations from remote sensing. What steps could be taken to improve accuracy in future studies?

   Hint

   Look at ways to adapt sensor settings or combine data.