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Size Matters: Measuring Raindrop Sizes from Space

Size Matters: NASA Measures Raindrop Sizes From Space to Understand Storms
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Precipitation, Water Properties, Technology, Remote Sensing
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, Formal, General
Standards: 
ESS2.A
Keywords: 
DPR, radar, drop sizes, drop distribution
Summary: 
This video explains why the size and shape of raindrops in a cloud matters to scientists, and how the Global Precipitation Measurement Mission is able to provide these measurements from space.

First Data from GPM

http://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/details.cgi?aid=11784
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Precipitation, Weather and Climate, Weather, Tropical Cyclones, Satellites, Data
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, General
Standards: 
ESS2.D, ESS3.D, ETS2.A
Keywords: 
GPM Core Observatory, JAXA, GMI, DPR
Summary: 
NASA and JAXA released the first images captured by their newest Earth-observing satellite, the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory, which launched into space Feb. 27, 2014.

GPM Mission Brochure

GPM Mission Brochure cover
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Water Cycle, Precipitation, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Societal Applications
Type: 
Article
Audience: 
Outreach, General
Keywords: 
GPM Core Observatory, DPR, GMI, mission ops
Summary: 
This 17 page flyer provides an overview of the GPM Mission. It describes the technologies used to measure precipitation and the missions scientific goals and societal applications.

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.

GPM Anime Contest Webquest Part 3: Technology

GPM satellite and constellation
Primary Topic: 
All Topics
Subtopics: 
Technology, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Launch Vehicle
Type: 
Interactive
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, General
Standards: 
ETS2.A, ETS2.B
Keywords: 
GMI, DPR, GPM Core Observatory, GCPEx, Goddard Space Flight Center
Summary: 
Part 3 of a 4 part webquest that teaches the basics of precipitation science and technology. Prepares students for the GPM Anime Contest.

Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard

A NASA engineer removing the DPR from its shipping container
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Remote Sensing, STEM Careers
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, General
Standards: 
ESS2.A
Keywords: 
DPR, radar, Goddard Space Flight Center, JAXA
Summary: 
Engineers from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. oversee the arrival and unpacking of the dual-frequency Precipitation Radar.