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Which satellite sensor is known for providing thermal infrared data

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Which satellite sensor is known for providing thermal infrared data?

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NOAA AVHRR and other sensors capture thermal infrared bands useful for temperature and heat mapping.This data helps in geothermal studies and urban heat island detection.
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