2.3.1. Atmospheric Scattering

Try these first

1. 1.

   What color does the sky appear due to Rayleigh scattering?

   Hint

   Think about what part of the light spectrum is scattered.

2. 2.

   What type of particles causes Mie scattering?

   Hint

   Consider particles that are bigger than light waves.

3. 3.

   What color do skies appear as a result of Rayleigh scattering?

   • Red
   • Blue
   • Green

   Hint

   Consider how light travels through the atmosphere.

4. 4.

   Mie scattering affects which of the following?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the role of larger particles.

5. 5.

   Given the importance of atmospheric scattering in remote sensing, propose a method to differentiate between the effects of Rayleigh and Mie scattering in satellite imagery.

   Hint

   Consider how changes in atmospheric conditions might alter observed data.

6. 6.

   Design an experiment to measure the effects of atmospheric scattering on a new kind of sensor technology in capturing remote images. What factors would you consider?

   Hint

   Think about how existing literature addresses the challenges of scattering.