Can the Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer, which measures sea surface temperature by detecting electromagnetic radiation from the ocean, measure it at night? Why or Why not?

Can the Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer, which measures sea surface temperature by detecting electromagnetic radiation from the ocean, measure it at night? Why or Why not?



Answer: Yes, the AVHRR senses temperature by the infrared energy emitted passively from the ocean. Because passive infrared emissions are not dependent on visible solar illumination, SSTs can be determined at night.


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