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Goes-West 18 Band 5 Snow/Ice Near IR Extra Large Satellite
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About Band 5

1.6 µm - "Snow/Ice" Band - 1 km resolution - During the day band 5 can be used to differentiate ice clouds and snow (relatively dark) from liquid water clouds (relatively bright), such as fog and stratus. It can also detect very hot fires both day and night.

Band 5 Quick Guide

Band 5 Quick Guide

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Band 5 Interpretation




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