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Ref : V01692
Theme :
Cyclones - Hurricanes - Storms - Clouds (438 images)
Title : Cirrus Correction
Caption :
With its unprecedented 1.38-micron channel, the satellite can see high cirrus clouds, even ones not visible to the naked eye.Cirrus clouds are important in that they both trap heat, having a warming influence on climate, and obstruct views of the surface. The satellite allows scientists to remove cirrus clouds to better reveal underlying features below.
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