Precipitation Measurement Missions

GPM Original Resources

This is a collection of all of the original videos and educational resources that have been developed by the GPM staff.

GPM Takes a Spin on the High Capacity Centrifuge

GPM Core on the Centrifuge at Goddard

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Satellites, Launch Vehicle, STEM Careers

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Outreach, Informal, General

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GPM Core Observatory, testing, integration, Goddard Space Flight Center

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The GPM Core Observatory being tested on the High Capacity Centrifuge at Goddard Space Flight Center.

GPM Launch Animation

GPM Launch Animation

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Satellites, Remote Sensing, Launch Vehicle

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Outreach, Informal, General

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rockets, Japan, JAXA, deployment, H-IIA

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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.

GPM Anime Contest Webquest Part 4: Societal Applications

Person getting water at an oasis

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Societal Applications, Floods, Landslides, Freshwater Resources, World Health

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Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, K - 5, General

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

GPM Anime Contest Webquest Part 3: Technology

GPM satellite and constellation

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Technology, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Launch Vehicle

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Informal, Formal, General

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GMI, DPR, GPM Core Observatory, GCPEx, Goddard Space Flight Center

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Part 3 of a 4 part webquest that teaches the basics of precipitation science and technology. Prepares students for the GPM Anime Contest.

GPM Anime Contest Webquest Part 2: Weather & Climate

Three lightning bolts strike above Washington DC - by Brian Allen

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Weather and Climate, Weather, Climate, Energy Cycle

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Outreach, Informal, Formal, General

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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 Anime Contest Webquest Part 1: Water Cycle

Photo of a drop of water rippling in a pond

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Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Water & Life

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Informal, Formal, General

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Part 1 of a 4 part webquest that teaches the basics of precipitation science. Prepares students for the GPM Anime Contest.

Freshwater Availability Classroom Activity

Graph showing the distribution of Earth's freshwater resources

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Societal Applications

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Water & Life, Remote Sensing, Freshwater Resources, World Health

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Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, K - 5

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groundwater, glaciers, saline, blue marble

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This classroom activity (originally developed for the GPM Poster) will teach students about the value of Earth's freshwater resources and how important it is to study how water is transferred and stored.

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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Outreach, Informal, General

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

Summary:

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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Outreach, Informal, General

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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

Front of GPM droplet handout

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Hydrologic Cycle, Satellites, Freshwater Resources

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Audience:

Outreach, Formal, General

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GPM Core Observatory, transpiration, evaporation, groundwater

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Educational handout in the shape of a raindrop. The front shows a diagram of the water cycle, and the back has information about GPM and facts about water.

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