Browse Satellites Resources
Browse Satellites Resources
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Rain gauges are the most common tool for measuring rain, but how do they actually work? What are some other ways we measure precipitation?
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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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Step by step instructions and a parts list to build your own LEGO model of the GPM Core Observatory.
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Use recyclable plastic bottles to build an instrument that could be used to measure rain.
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Overview of the engineering behind building and testing the GPM Core Observatory at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.