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Visible imagery

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010037

Satellite images captured using reflected sunlight in the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, typically between 0.4 and 0.7 micrometers. These images show features as they would appear to the human eye, with brighter areas indicating higher reflectivity. Clouds, snow, and land surfaces are clearly discernible, but it is only available during daylight hours.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010037
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010037",
  "term": "Visible imagery",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Satellite images captured using reflected sunlight in the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, typically between 0.4 and 0.7 micrometers. These images show features as they would appear to the human eye, with brighter areas indicating higher reflectivity. Clouds, snow, and land surfaces are clearly discernible, but it is only available during daylight hours.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/visible-imagery/"
}

Record 10,322 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.