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GPM's First Global Rainfall and Snowfall Map

GPM's First Global Rainfall and Snowfall Map
Primary Topic: 
Weather and Climate
Subtopics: 
Precipitation, Weather, Tropical Cyclones, Remote Sensing, Data
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, General
Standards: 
ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ETS2.A, ETS2.B
Keywords: 
global, rain, snow, data processing, GPM Constellation, IMERG
Summary: 
GPM Project Scientist Dr. Gail Skofronick-Jackson and Deputy Project Scientist Dr. George Huffman narrate a look at the new GPM IMERG global dataset.

For Good Measure

Thumbnail for "For Good Measure" showing Ryan in front of makeshift waves.
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.