Radar: Synthetic Aperture Radar Information
Satellite
Meteorology Instructional Module
This illustrates
the orbits of some of the satellites used for remote sensing. There is
also a short section describing how to interpret satellite images used
for weather. Be sure to take some of the links within the text as these
are often hooked to images that help explain the concepts better. Teachers
can order a CD-ROM for $7.00 here that has several lessons and a lot of
weather data on it. One of the modules on the CD has to do with satellite
imaging. They have reproduced a few of the lessons online (Archives/Case
Studies).
Geography Standard
1: Understands the characteristics and use of maps, globes, and other
geographic tools and technologies
Physical Science Standard 9: Understands the sources and properties of
energy
Technology Standard 3: Understands the relationship among science, technology,
society, and the individual
Seeing
Earth's Surface in 3-D
The Jet Propulsion
Laboratory provides accurate information about how synthetic aperture
radar (SAR) works when deployed from the Space Shuttle.
Geography Standard
1: Understands the characteristics and use of maps, globes, and other
geographic tools and technologies
Physical Science Standard 9: Understands the sources and properties of
energy
Technology Standard 3: Understands the relationship among science, technology,
society, and the individual
Remote
Sensing Introduction and History
An interesting and
easy-to-read description of remote sensing. Turn the glossary on if you
need it. Access to lots of remote images here also.
Geography Standard
1: Understands the characteristics and use of maps, globes, and other
geographic tools and technologies
Technology Standard 3: Understands the relationship among science, technology,
society, and the individual
Remote
Sensing Principles
A tutorial that focuses
on remote study of the Chesapeake Bay area. Somewhat more technical than
the previous site, but a good introduction for older students.
Geography Standard
1: Understands the characteristics and use of maps, globes, and other
geographic tools and technologies
Technology Standard 3: Understands the relationship among science, technology,
society, and the individual
Using
Satellite RADAR Imagery to Study the Polar Regions
Another site offered
by NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, this site is aimed toward middle school
students and the general public. Very easy to understand. A good introduction
to the topic.
Geography Standard
1: Understands the characteristics and use of maps, globes, and other
geographic tools and technologies
Physical Science Standard 9: Understands the sources and properties of
energy
Technology Standard 3: Understands the relationship among science, technology,
society, and the individual
How
Does Imaging Radar Work?
Another site offered
by NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, this site is aimed toward middle school
students and the general public. Very easy to understand. A good introduction
to the topic.
Physical Science Standard 9: Understands the sources and properties of
energy
Technology Standard 3: Understands the relationship among science, technology,
society, and the individual
How
Radar Works
From the How Stuff
Works folks, this short tutorial provides basic information about a number
of different applications of radar and how they work. The graphics are
good and make it easy to understand, once students master how to navigate
in this complex site. They need to use the links on the right in the story
to see the different sections.
Physical Science Standard 9: Understands the sources and properties of
energy
Technology Standard 3: Understands the relationship among science, technology,
society, and the individual
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