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Water on Earth travels freely, without regard to borders, but it's not evenly distributed around the world, and that distribution is changing as climate changes.
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Rain gauges are the most common tool for measuring rain, but how do they actually work? What are some other ways we measure precipitation?
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Humans need freshwater for many purposes, but it's not evenly distributed across our planet, which can create challenges for many communities.
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Read about why we need to measure precipitation from space, instead of relying solely on ground-based measurements.
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Step by step instructions and a parts list to build your own LEGO model of the GPM Core Observatory.
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A quick video walkthrough of the major features of the GPM Precipitation Education website, including how to browse and search for educational resources.
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A presentation and capture sheet to help students explore career options in STEM fields, at NASA and beyond.
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Use recyclable plastic bottles to build an instrument that could be used to measure rain.
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A simple illustrative comparison of the number of rain gauges active worldwide.
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Overview of the engineering behind building and testing the GPM Core Observatory at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.