Kaitlyn Mastrofilippo
Chapter Three: Weather Satellite Imagery
In this lab I first labeled the images in Figure 1 as visible or infrared after reading
about the differences of each. I then drew a horizontal line through the + to represent the
equator. Another line was drawn through the + on the visible image to show the
boundary between daylight and darkness. After reading about what terminators are, I
drew one in Figure 2 to separate day and night.
I learned that satellite images are produced by sunlight reflected by Earth’s
atmosphere system and radiation. I also learned that in the images the + marks the
location of the spot on Earth’s surface that is directly under the satellite. Another thing I
learned was about the coloring in the images. Warm land and sea appear darker in the
images. Cooler low clouds look gray while cold higher clouds look bright white. I
thought it was interesting that the satellites see clouds the way we do. Ultimately I
learned how to distinguish among the different types of weather satellite imagery and
describe information they provide.
My class is going to be using Venn Diagrams in our probability chapter. I would
use this Satellite Imagery chapter as an opportunity to practice our Venn Diagrams. I
would have students compare the similarities and differences of various images in
groups. Then using the notes they took as a group I would have each group create a
Venn Diagram. Each group would be comparing different images such as visible vs
infrared or cold vs warm clouds. The groups would then share their findings and
diagrams with the class.