Browse drop distribution Resources

Browse drop distribution Resources

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.

The Anatomy of a Raindrop

The Anatomy of a Raindrop
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Precipitation, Water Properties, Remote Sensing
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, General
Standards: 
ESS2.C
Keywords: 
rain, raindrops, drop size, drop distribution, microphysics
Summary: 
Contrary to popular belief, raindrops are not tear shaped and are actually shaped like the top of a hamburger bun, round on the top and flat on the bottom. This new video from GPM explains why.