GRG T3 Satellites & Fomation Process

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Geostationary

Hovers over one spot, and measures clouds / cloud top temperature.

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Polar Orbiting

Orbits in “strips,” important in understanding climate.

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Water Vapor Imagery

Measures atmospheric moisture.

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Moisture

Contrails appear in places with more ______.

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Collision/Coalescence

Water vapor collides with droplets until heavy enough to fall. Environments above freezing.

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Bergeron (Ice Crystal)

Supercool water droplets form ice crystals through deposition, which get heavy and fall. Below Freezing environment.