Global Hawk UAV Knowledge Assessment

The video discusses the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), specifically the Global Hawk, in hostile environments and extreme weather conditions. It highlights the unique capabilities of the Global Hawk, such as high-altitude flight and long-duration missions, which make it ideal for observing weather systems like hurricanes. The video also covers NASA's repurposing of military Global Hawks for scientific research and weather monitoring, emphasizing the importance of data collected by these UAVs in improving weather forecasts.

What is one of the primary environments where the Global Hawk is used?

• Space missions

• Urban surveillance

• Hostile environments

• Desert exploration

What is a unique feature of the Global Hawk compared to manned planes?

• It can fly underwater

• It can carry passengers

• It can fly for extended periods over weather systems

• It can change colors

How long is the wingspan of the Global Hawk?

• 80 feet

• 100 feet

• 116 feet

• 150 feet

What type of engine does the Global Hawk use?

• Propeller engine

• Electric engine

• Rocket engine

• Turbofan engine

Which company manufactures the engine used in the Global Hawk?

• Rolls-Royce

• Boeing

• General Electric

• Airbus

Since when has NASA been repurposing Global Hawks for weather studies?

• 2020

• 2015

• 2010

• 2005

What is the purpose of decommissioning older Global Hawk models?

• To retire them after extensive use

• To convert them into passenger planes

• To upgrade them for space missions

• To sell them to private companies

How does NASA ensure the Global Hawk's autonomous flights are safe?

• By using a backup pilot

• By monitoring from a control room

• By installing extra cameras

• By reducing flight speed

What is the significance of the data collected by Global Hawks?

• It is used for military operations

• It improves weather forecasting models

• It is stored for historical records

• It helps in designing new aircraft

What might contribute to the accuracy of your weather app's forecast?

• Local news reports

• NASA's flying robots

• Satellite images

• Weather balloons