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OLYMPEX Advanced Data Analysis Exercise

Primary Topic:

Technology

Subtopics:

Precipitation, Earth Systems, Weather, Remote Sensing, STEM Careers, Data, Societal Applications

Type:

Interactive

Audience:

Formal, 9 - 12

Standards:

ESS3.D

Keywords:

OLYMPEX, ground validation, data analysis, graphing

Summary:

This data exercise has students look up precipitation ground data and satellite data for a site in Washington State and do a comparison using a data table and a graph. The activity is expected to take about 45 minutes.

GPM Constellation of Satellites

Diagram of the satellites that make up the GPM constellation

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Type:

Audience:

Standards:

Keywords:

GPM Core Observatory, GPM Constellation, NPP, GCOM-W1, Megha-Tropiques

Summary:

Diagram of the multiple precipitation measurement satellites which comprise the GPM constellation.

Our Wet Wide World (GPM Overview)

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

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

Type:

Video

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, General

Standards:

ESS2.A

Keywords:

GPM Core Observatory, GPM Constellation, Goddard Space Flight Center

Summary:

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

GPM: The Fresh(water) Connection

Primary Topic:

Technology

Subtopics:

Water & Life, Satellites, Societal Applications, Freshwater Resources

Type:

Video

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, General

Standards:

ESS2.C

Keywords:

GPM Core Observatory, Goddard Space Flight Center

Summary:

In this promotional video NASA scientists discuss why it is so important to study and track Earth's freshwater resources, and explain the purpose of the Global Precipitation Measurement mission.

NASA S'COOL: Students' Cloud Observations On-Line

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Weather and Climate, Weather

Type:

Website

Audience:

Informal, Formal, K - 5, General

Keywords:

clouds, atmosphere, water vapor, evaporation, condensation, CERES

Standards:

ESS2.C, ESS2.D

Summary:

The S'COOL Project involves students (ages 5 - 20+) in real science, making and reporting ground truth observations of clouds to assist in the validation of NASA's CERES satellite instruments. Includes lesson plans and other related materials.

Dive Into a 360-View of Hurricane Maria

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate

Subtopics:

Precipitation, Weather, Tropical Cyclones, Remote Sensing, Data

Type:

Video

Audience:

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

Summary:

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.

Ground Validation and OLYMPEX Webquest

Primary Topic:

Technology

Subtopics:

Precipitation, Remote Sensing, STEM Careers, Data, Freshwater Resources

Type:

Interactive

Audience:

Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8

Standards:

ESS2.C, ESS2.D

Keywords:

OLYMPEX, ground validation, rain gauge, radar, airborne instruments

Summary:

You will learn how we measure precipitation from the ground and from space using satellites, and why we need to do ground validation of the satellite data. You will also learn about the OLYMPEX Field Campaign.

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.

The Olympic Mountain Experiment (OLYMPEX)

Primary Topic:

All Topics

Type:

Basic Page

Summary:

The Olympic Mountain Experiment, or OLYMPEX, is a NASA-led field campaign, which will take place on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State from November 2015 through February 2016.