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Observing Monsoon Weather Patterns with TRMM Data

Observing Monsoon Weather Patterns with TRMM Data
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Precipitation, Weather and Climate, Weather, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Data
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Formal, 6 - 8
Standards: 
ESS2.D
Keywords: 
monsoon, seasonal winds, seasons, India, TRMM, precipitation patterns
Summary: 
Students will learn about measuring precipitation on the ground and using satellites, and use satellite data to analyze the reason for the monsoon weather pattern in India.