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Researchers need accurate and timely rainfall information to better understand and model where and when severe floods, frequent landslides and devastating droughts may occur, and GPM’s global rainfall data will help provide that information.
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NASA invites you to participate in the first ever: SMAP (Soil Moisture Ac6ve Passive) and GPM (Global Precipita6on Measurement) Missions Joint Workshop for middle school science teachers.
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This video, "Our Wet Wide World", provides an overview of the Global Precipitation Measurement Mission and its goals.
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The short video, 'For Good Measure' explains why scientists turn to satellites to get a worldwide view of rainfall.
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In this webquest, you will learn a little about the GPM mission, and then will focus on the Earth’s water cycle.
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Artists around the world are invited to submit sketches and profiles for a GPM anime character. Applicants must incorporate aspects of GPM’s science and engineering themes into their character. Ready-made teaching materials accompany this activity.
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The GPM Core Observatory being tested on the High Capacity Centrifuge at Goddard Space Flight Center.
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Profile of Steve Nesbitt, a professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois and a mission scientist on GPM ground validation field campaigns.
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This animation shows the launch and deployment of the GPM Core Observatory. GPM is scheduled to launch in 2014 on an H-IIA rocket in Japan.
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Watch the GPM Core Observatory being lowered into the Thermal Vacuum Chamber, which simulates the harsh conditions of space. Includes neat facts about GPM and the testing process.