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DRTYFN
06-07-2006, 05:57 PM
Very interesting.
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/cloudsat/main/index.html
http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/149879main_cloudsat-20060606-330-230.jpg
KenP
06-07-2006, 07:22 PM
Here's an animation of how it works. Pretty darned cool.

http://www.nasa.gov/mpg/126762main_cloudsat-animation.mpg

CloudSat's scientific payload will collect data about the vertical structure of clouds, including the quantities of liquid water and ice, and how clouds affect the amount of sunlight that passes through. These measurements should help with research into atmospheric circulation models and weather patterns. The data should also help scientists develop better tools for making weather predictions in the future, and provide insights into the global water cycle.
DRTYFN
06-07-2006, 07:24 PM
Can't wait to see what some Cat5 hurricanes look like.
Motohead
06-08-2006, 06:19 AM
Can't wait to see what some Cat5 hurricanes look like.


ummm... errr.... living in Florida... I can wait....
DRTYFN
06-08-2006, 06:42 AM
ummm... errr.... living in Florida... I can wait....
If you live anywhere near Papa J you have nothing to worry about. I put in orders for redirects so he gets spared.:D