SATELLITE IMAGERY

摘要

Since the mid-1970s, satellite imagery has made its way into everything from television weather-casts to flight weather briefings. We see them constantly. When a hurricane is approaching the coast, viewers are presented with satellite images. When the local news shows the forecast, a satellite image is almost always used. This technology has grown progressively more complex and powerful over the years, and more than ever it can be a valuable part of flight planning. Let's examine some of the basics of the technology and look at today's capabilities.