NASA | A Tribute to Tim Samaras

The video discusses the engineering and scientific efforts to understand tornadoes, focusing on the use of devices and satellite technology to measure and predict tornadoes. It explains the complex ingredients needed for tornado formation, such as moisture, lift, and wind shear. The video highlights the role of satellite imagery in forecasting tornadoes and the potential for future advancements in satellite technology to improve early detection and warning systems, ultimately aiming to save lives.

What geographic feature contributes to the high number of tornadoes in the United States?

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Great Lakes

• The Gulf of Mexico

• The Rocky Mountains

Which of the following is NOT a basic ingredient for tornado formation?

• Wind shear

• High altitude

• Lift

• Moisture

How does wind shear contribute to tornado formation?

• By increasing temperature

• By creating horizontal rolls in the atmosphere

• By reducing air pressure

• By enhancing humidity

What technology is primarily used to detect developing storms that ground-based radar cannot see?

• Weather balloons

• Infrared sensors

• Visible satellite imagery

• Doppler radar

What future satellite technology advancement is desired for better storm prediction?

• Detecting wind speed

• Mapping cloud density

• Measuring ground temperature

• Seeing lightning within cloud tops