Browse constellation Resources

Browse constellation Resources

The Data Downpour

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Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Precipitation, Weather, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Data
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, General
Standards: 
ESS2.C, ESS2.D
Keywords: 
global rain map, data processing, constellation
Summary: 
A video describing how the GPM constellation turns observed radiances and reflectivities of global precipitation into data products.

The Global Precipitation Measurement Mission (GPM) Lesson

The Global Precipitation Measurement Mission (GPM) Lesson
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Satellites, Remote Sensing
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5
Standards: 
ESS2.A
Keywords: 
GPM, constellation, DPR, GMI, NASA Goddard
Summary: 
In this activity students learn the purpose of the GPM mission, the parts of the satellite and their functions and build an edible model of the satellite.

For Good Measure

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Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Hydrologic Cycle, Water & Life, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Societal Applications
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, General
Standards: 
ESS2.A
Keywords: 
rain gauges, global, constellation
Summary: 
The short video, 'For Good Measure' explains why scientists turn to satellites to get a worldwide view of rainfall.