Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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16. the band of heavy precipitation is most prominent ___in february. 

A. the equator

B. North of the Equator

C. Across Papua New Guinea

Figure 4A-5 displays an average August, also from 1998 to 2012. February and August are the time of the year when the Southern and Northern Hemisphere SSTS are near their highest precipitation values, respectively. TRMM Composite Climatology of Surface Rainfall (August, 1998-2012) 36N 3ON - 24N 18N 12N 6N EQ 6S 12S 18S 24S- 30S 365 30E 60E 90E 120E 150E 180 150W 120W 90w 9ÓW 60W 30W O 1.2 3 4.5 6 7.8 9 10.5 12 13.5 15 Figure 4A-5 TRMM average rainfall rate for August 1998-2012 INASA Link 4A-31
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Transcribed Image Text:Figure 4A-5 displays an average August, also from 1998 to 2012. February and August are the time of the year when the Southern and Northern Hemisphere SSTS are near their highest precipitation values, respectively. TRMM Composite Climatology of Surface Rainfall (August, 1998-2012) 36N 3ON - 24N 18N 12N 6N EQ 6S 12S 18S 24S- 30S 365 30E 60E 90E 120E 150E 180 150W 120W 90w 9ÓW 60W 30W O 1.2 3 4.5 6 7.8 9 10.5 12 13.5 15 Figure 4A-5 TRMM average rainfall rate for August 1998-2012 INASA Link 4A-31
Figure 4A-4 provides a map of average rainfall rate for the month of February from 1998 to 2012 using data collected by TRMM satellite observations. TRMM Composite Climatology of Surface Rainfall (February, 1998-2012) 36N 3ON - 24N 18N - 12N- 6N - EQ 6S 125- 18S 24S 30S- 36S 30E 60E 90E 120E 150E 180 150W 120W 9ÓW 60W 3ÓW O 1.2 3 4.5 6 7.8 9 10.5 12 13.5 15
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Transcribed Image Text:Figure 4A-4 provides a map of average rainfall rate for the month of February from 1998 to 2012 using data collected by TRMM satellite observations. TRMM Composite Climatology of Surface Rainfall (February, 1998-2012) 36N 3ON - 24N 18N - 12N- 6N - EQ 6S 125- 18S 24S 30S- 36S 30E 60E 90E 120E 150E 180 150W 120W 9ÓW 60W 3ÓW O 1.2 3 4.5 6 7.8 9 10.5 12 13.5 15
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The Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), is the first mission for measuring tropical and subtropical rainfall using microwave and visible infrared sensors, and also the first spaceborne rain radar. Tropical rainfall consists of more than two-thirds of global rainfall.

 

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