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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.
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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.
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Build a paper model of the GPM Core Observatory and learn about the technology the satellite will use to measure precipitation from space.
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Read about why we need to measure precipitation from space, instead of relying solely on ground-based measurements.
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The short video, 'For Good Measure' explains why scientists turn to satellites to get a worldwide view of rainfall.
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Students will think about their experiences with hurricanes and severe storms, then learn the basics of what causes hurricanes to form. Students will learn how hurricane prediction has progressed, and how satellites can help us understand storms.
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A list of frequently asked questions about precipitation.
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This video, "Our Wet Wide World", provides an overview of the Global Precipitation Measurement Mission and its goals.
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This video celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM). Project Scientist Scott Braun looks back at TRMM's legacy and a few of the major scientific milestones the satellite has helped achieved.