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Satellites, STEM Careers

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GPM Core Observatory, Goddard Space Flight Center, testing, thermal vacuum chamber

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ETS2.A, ETS2.B

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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.

TRMM at 15: The Reign of Rain

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Precipitation, Tropical Cyclones, Satellites, Remote Sensing, STEM Careers

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ESS2.D, ETS2.A

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TRMM, the tropics

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This video celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM). Project Scientist Scott Braun looks back at TRMM's legacy and a few of the major scientific milestones the satellite has helped achieved.

NASA Scientists Research Global Precipitation

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Precipitation, Climate, Remote Sensing, Data

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ESS2.C, ETS2.A

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infrared, microwave, circulation, climatology, GPCP

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This animation of global precipitation from the Global Precipitation Climatology Project (GPCP) cycles through climatology data for each month of the year and then repeats the cycle twice.

Components of the Water Cycle on a Flat Map

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Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Earth Systems, Weather and Climate, Energy Cycle

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evaporation, sea surface temperature, water vapor, atmosphere

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ESS2.A, ESS2.C

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The process by which water moves around the earth, from the ocean, to the atmosphere, to the land and back to the ocean is called the water cycle. These animations each portray a component of the water cycle.

Components of the Water Cycle

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Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Earth Systems, Energy Cycle

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evaporation, sea surface temperature, water vapor, atmosphere

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ESS2.A, ESS2.C

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The process by which water moves around the earth, from the ocean, to the atmosphere, to the land and back to the ocean is called the water cycle. These animations each portray a component of the water cycle.

GPM Anime Contest Webquest Part 2: Weather & Climate

Three lightning bolts strike above Washington DC - by Brian Allen

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All Topics

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Weather and Climate, Weather, Climate, Energy Cycle

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Interactive

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ESS2.D, ESS3.D

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Part 2 of a 4 part webquest that teaches the basics of precipitation science and technology. Prepares students for the GPM Anime Contest.

GPM Poster and Classroom Activity

GPM Poster showing the GPM core observatory and constellation satellites

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Satellites, Remote Sensing, Societal Applications, Freshwater Resources

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Image

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ESS2.C, ETS2.A

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GPM Core Observatory, GPM Constellation, international partners, TRMM, JAXA

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This poster for the Global Precipitation Measurement mission (GPM) shows the GPM Core Observatory and constellation satellites on the front, and GPM information and educational activities on the back.

GPM Informational Lithograph

Front page of lithograph showing the GPM core

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Satellites, Remote Sensing, Societal Applications

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Image

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ESS2.C, ETS2.A

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GPM Core Observatory, GPM Constellation, international partners, TRMM, JAXA

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An informational lithograph / handout which shows images of the GPM Core Observatory and constellation satellites, and explains the goals and methods of the GPM mission.

GPM Water Cycle Droplet Handout

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