Visible Channel (0.52-0.75 microns)
http://www.meted.ucar.edu/satmet/goeschan/#
1 km resolution
can get one minute data in rapid scan mode
sees scattered and reflected radiation
daytime use only
sees clouds,
earth's surface, different surface types (albedos)
senses haze early and late in the day (take advantage of forward scattering)
Can also see smoke and dust
sees fog in the daytime
sees cloud shadows - can be useful for estimating heights of clouds
Also can get sun glint - when about 70% of solar radiation is reflected due to calm seas.