Instrumentation - GOES Imager
The imager. The imager collects data in five channels. They include one visible channel and four infrared channels.
| Channel | Wavelength (micrometers) |
Ground Resolution |
1 (visible) |
0.52-0.72 (0.7) | 1 km |
2 (near IR) |
3.84-4.06 (3.9) | 4 km |
3 (water vapor) |
6.40-7.08 (6.7) | 8 km |
| 4 (infrared) | 10.2-12.0 (10.7) | 4 km |
| 5 (infrared) | 12.5-12.8 (12.7) | 4 km |
