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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

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

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.