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The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) is a satellite-based sensor used for earth and climate measurements. There are two MODIS sensors in Earth orbit : one on board the Terra ( EOS AM) satellite, launched by NASA in 1999; and one on board the Aqua (EOS PM) satellite, launched in 2002.
VIIRS was launched on board Suomi NPP by a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket from the Vandenberg Air Force Base at 5:48 am EDT on 28 Oct, 2011. [6] VIIRS was designed to expand upon the data collected by the aging MODIS and AVHRR sensors by collecting radiometric measurements of Earth in the visible and infrared spectra.
Name Nearest city Skiable area (acres) Top elevation (feet) Base elevation (feet) Vertical (feet) Runs Lifts Snowfall (in/year) Date Statistics Updated
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Comparison table of North American ski resorts Resort name and website Nearest city State/province Peak elevation (ft) Base elevation (ft) Vertical drop (ft)
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