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Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Earth Systems, Energy Cycle

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Outreach, Informal, Formal, General

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evaporation, sea surface temperature, water vapor, atmosphere

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The process by which water moves around the earth, from the ocean, to the atmosphere, to the land and back to the ocean is called the water cycle. These animations each portray a component of the water cycle.

Components of the Water Cycle on a Flat Map

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Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Earth Systems, Weather and Climate, Energy Cycle

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Outreach, Informal, Formal, General

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evaporation, sea surface temperature, water vapor, atmosphere

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The process by which water moves around the earth, from the ocean, to the atmosphere, to the land and back to the ocean is called the water cycle. These animations each portray a component of the water cycle.

Our Wet Wide World (GPM Overview)

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Water & Life, Weather and Climate, Satellites, Societal Applications

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GPM Core Observatory, GPM Constellation, Goddard Space Flight Center

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Outreach, Informal, General

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ESS2.A

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This video, "Our Wet Wide World", provides an overview of the Global Precipitation Measurement Mission and its goals.

GPM's First Global Rainfall and Snowfall Map

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Weather and Climate

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Precipitation, Weather, Tropical Cyclones, Remote Sensing, Data

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Outreach, Informal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, General

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ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ETS2.A, ETS2.B

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global, rain, snow, data processing, GPM Constellation, IMERG

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GPM Project Scientist Dr. Gail Skofronick-Jackson and Deputy Project Scientist Dr. George Huffman narrate a look at the new GPM IMERG global dataset.

Water Cycle Webquest

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Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Water & Life

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Interactive

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Informal, Formal, General

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In this webquest, you will learn a little about the GPM mission, and then will focus on the Earth’s water cycle.

"Survivor: Earth" Lesson Plan Series

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Precipitation, Earth Systems, Water & Life, Satellites, Remote Sensing

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Lesson Plan

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Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5, General

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atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, conservation, Earth systems

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These original GPM lessons have been developed to teach students about local and global water issues. . They are hands on activities that are done largely outdoors, and which include scientific data collection and analysis and integrate technology.

Dive Into a 360-View of Hurricane Maria

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Weather and Climate

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Precipitation, Weather, Tropical Cyclones, Remote Sensing, Data

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Outreach, Informal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, General

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For the first time in 360 degrees, this data visualization takes you inside a hurricane. The precipitation satellite has an advanced radar that measures both liquid and frozen water. Click and drag to look around.

GPM Mission Brochure

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Technology

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Water Cycle, Precipitation, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Societal Applications

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Article

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Outreach, General

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GPM Core Observatory, DPR, GMI, mission ops

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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 Anatomy of a Raindrop

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Precipitation, Water Properties, Remote Sensing

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