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WHAT is the Special Sensor Microwave Imager Sounder (SSMIS) and why is it crucial for hurricane forecasting?

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SSMIS provides "X-ray vision" into hurricanes by using microwave radiation to penetrate cloud cover and reveal the internal structure of storms. Unlike visible or infrared satellites that only show cl...

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