NASA| On Board NPP - VIIRS: Enabling Future Climate Science

The video discusses the interconnectedness of Earth's systems and the role of NASA's satellites in collecting climate data. It introduces the VIIRS sensor, which will continue the work of the MODIS instrument, providing critical environmental data. VIIRS' capabilities include multi-channel imaging for monitoring natural phenomena. The data collected aids in scientific modeling and understanding climate change, emphasizing the importance of long-term data records.

What is the primary purpose of NASA's Earth observing satellites?

• To collect continuous global climate data

• To explore outer space

• To study ocean currents

• To monitor wildlife

What is the VIIRS sensor designed to do?

• Launch new satellites

• Replace the MODIS instrument

• Monitor the moon's surface

• Deliver environmental data products faster

Which of the following is NOT a capability of the VIIRS sensor?

• Infrared imaging of hurricanes

• Monitoring sea surface temperature

• Tracking wildlife migration

• Measuring ocean color

How do scientists use the data from VIIRS?

• To create art

• To simulate land processes in models

• To build spacecraft

• To predict stock market trends

Why are long-term data records important for NASA's research?

• They help in predicting weather for the next day

• They provide consistent data for monitoring Earth's surface changes

• They are used to entertain the public

• They help in designing new satellites