Electromagnetic Frequencies and Meteorology
Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere, atmospheric phenomena, and atmospheric effects on our weather. The atmosphere is what makes the Earth habitable.
Temperature, airborne moisture, cloudiness, and strength of wind are all different components of our weather. This study helps with weather forecasting, aiding climate change studies and ultimately safeguarding lives and property.
Electromagnetic Frequencies
The use of electromagnetic waves is a important function within modern meteorology and used to predict weather patterns and other meteorological phenomena helping with many aspects including improving weather forecasting, aiding climate change studies and ultimately safeguarding lives and property.
Electromagnetic waves are invisible forms of energy found throughout the universe. We can see some forms of this energy such as light which is part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The differing colors of the rainbow are part of this spectrum each having a different wavelength.
The sound we hear is a result of invisible waves - it travel be means of molecules in air, water and solid objects. Thus there is no sound in space as there are no molecules with which to interact.
Electromagnetic waves do not need molecules to travel. They can travel through air, solid objects and space.
Electromagnetic waves play a crucial role in meteorology and the study of atmospheric phenomena.
Radio waves are used to determine atmospheric conditions and weather patterns.
Microwave sensors are used to measure Earth’s radiation and provide information about atmospheric, oceanic, and terrestrial conditions, including sea surface temperatures, and soil moisture content.
Infrared radiometers are used on weather satellites which measure the infrared radiation emitted by the Earth’s surface and atmosphere which helps identify aspects such as cloud cover, surface temperature, and weather fronts.
Light sensors provide clear, detailed images of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere during daylight hours identifying cloud formations, smoke from wildfires, snow cover, and various visual aspects of weather and climate.
Monitoring ultraviolet radiation from the sun via satellites helps the understanding solar-terrestrial interactions and their effect on Earth’s weather and climate.
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