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Are clouds opaque to light?

No, they are not. An opaque object lets no light through at all. Marble counter tops, pieces of plywood or wallboard, sheet metals are examples of things that are opaque. Clouds are translucent. You cannot see any detail through them, but you can see that light is passing through.


How can satellites see through clouds and smoke?

Satellites equipped with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sensors can penetrate clouds and smoke by emitting their own microwave signals that can pass through these obstacles and reflect off of the Earth's surface. By analyzing the return signal, satellites can create images of the ground beneath the clouds or smoke. Additionally, satellites with thermal infrared sensors can detect temperature differences caused by fires or heat sources even through clouds or smoke.


Does clouds effect satellites activities?

Yes, cloud cover can affect satellite activities by interfering with satellite signals. Thick cloud cover can block or scatter satellite signals, leading to disruptions in communications or data transmission. Additionally, clouds can also impact satellite imagery by obstructing the view of the Earth's surface.


What electromagnetic wave allowed us to see through dusty clouds and observe stars forming for the very first time?

The electromagnetic wave that allowed us to see through dusty clouds and observe stars forming for the very first time is the infrared radiation.


Why can you see light from the sun through clouds?

You can see light from the sun through clouds because clouds are made up of tiny water droplets or ice crystals that scatter sunlight. This scattering allows some of the light to pass through, creating a diffused glow. Additionally, thinner clouds or breaks in the cloud cover allow more direct sunlight to shine through, illuminating the area beneath. Thus, even when the sky is overcast, sunlight can still penetrate the cloud layer to some extent.

Related Questions

Can a telescope see through clouds to observe celestial objects?

Yes, telescopes can see through thin clouds to observe celestial objects, but thick clouds can obstruct the view.


Why is it better to look at the stars through satellite?

No atmosphere. Earths atmosphere has clouds, pollution, dust..........ect.


What information could weather scientists get from a satellite image?

They would be able to see clouds and predict natural disasters.


What is the haze you can see through?

Cirrostratus Clouds


Why can you see clouds?

because of the clouds have feelings too don't they now.


Can you see moving people through satellite camera?

yes


How can you see your city location through satellite?

I want see city agra through satalite I want see city agra through satalite


You want to see Delhi through satellite?

Try Google Earth or the satellite mode in either of the sites below:


What has the author R S Scorer written?

R. S. Scorer has written: 'The clever moron' -- subject(s): Human ecology, Technology and civilization 'The Satellite As Microscope' 'Cloud investigation by satellite' -- subject(s): Dynamic meteorology, Atmospheric physics, Clouds, Satellite meteorology, Meteorological satellites 'A colour guide to clouds' -- subject(s): Clouds, Pictorial works 'Clouds of the world' -- subject(s): Atlases, Clouds


Are there any clouds or storms on planet mars?

There are dust storms and clouds on Mars. Winds are generated through the heating of the martian atmosphere. There are no water clouds like we see on earth though.


Are clouds opaque to light?

No, they are not. An opaque object lets no light through at all. Marble counter tops, pieces of plywood or wallboard, sheet metals are examples of things that are opaque. Clouds are translucent. You cannot see any detail through them, but you can see that light is passing through.


How can satellites see through clouds and smoke?

Satellites equipped with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sensors can penetrate clouds and smoke by emitting their own microwave signals that can pass through these obstacles and reflect off of the Earth's surface. By analyzing the return signal, satellites can create images of the ground beneath the clouds or smoke. Additionally, satellites with thermal infrared sensors can detect temperature differences caused by fires or heat sources even through clouds or smoke.