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Browse electromagnetic spectrum Resources

Browse electromagnetic spectrum Resources

Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Earth Systems, Weather and Climate, Energy Cycle, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Data
Type: 
Website
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, General
Keywords: 
energy budget, electromagnetic spectrum, microwaves, infrared
Standards: 
ESS2.A, ESS3.D, ETS2.A, ETS2.B
Summary: 
Welcome to the Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum. This unique NASA resource on the web, in print, and with companion videos introduces electromagnetic waves, their behaviors, and how scientists visualize these data.