Meteorologists and Doppler Radar

What is the primary purpose of Doppler Radar?

• To observe severe storms

• To predict earthquakes

• To measure temperature

• To track wildlife

Doppler radar detects all types of precipitation, the rotation of thunderstorm clouds, airborne tornado debris, and _________.

• wind strength and direction

• temperature changes

• humidity levels

• lightning strikes

Which type of weather satellite orbits the Earth close to the surface, taking six or seven detailed images a day?

• A) Polar orbiting satellites

• B) Geostationary satellites

• C) Deep space satellites

What is the function of space satellites?

• To explore distant planets and galaxies

• To monitor weather patterns on Earth

• To provide global communication services

• To study the effects of microgravity on humans

What is the role of ASOS (automated surface observing systems) in weather monitoring?

• To provide real-time weather data

• To forecast long-term climate changes

• To control weather patterns

• To measure air pollution levels

A supercomputer is used for which of the following purposes in the context of weather monitoring?

• Predicting weather patterns

• Storing weather data

• Communicating weather alerts

• Measuring temperature

What types of data are collected by NOAA's supercomputers for weather forecasting?

• Temperature, humidity, and wind speed data

• Stock market trends and financial data

• Social media activity and user data

• Historical art and cultural data

Which of the following tools does AWIPS use to process data?

• Doppler radar

• Radiosondes

• Weather satellites

• All of the above.

AWIPS helps meteorologists by providing which of the following?

• Real-time weather data and analysis tools

• Historical climate data

• Astronomical observations

• Geological survey reports