Precipitation Measurement Missions

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Browse Interactive Resources

Building for Hurricanes: Engineering Design Challenge

hurricane from space

Primary Topic:

Societal Applications

Subtopics:

Weather, Tropical Cyclones

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Audience:

Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, K - 5

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Keywords:

engineering, hurricane damage, natural disasters

Summary:

In this engineering design challenge, students build a tower to resist a simulated hurricane.

GPM Core Observatory Paper Model

Photo of the GPM Core Observatory Paper Model

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Subtopics:

Satellites, Remote Sensing, Launch Vehicle, Societal Applications, Forecasting

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Audience:

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

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GPM Microwave Imager, Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar

Summary:

Build a paper model of the GPM Core Observatory and learn about the technology the satellite will use to measure precipitation from space.

Weather & Climate iQuest

Hurricane approaching Florida

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate

Subtopics:

Weather, Climate, Human Impact, Energy Cycle, Satellites, Remote Sensing

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Keywords:

global warming, extreme weather

Summary:

This IQuest has been developed to help you explore the wild and changing world of weather and climate. Weather and climate are shaped by complex interactions involving sunlight, the ocean, the atmosphere, clouds, ice, land, and life forms.

GPM / SMAP Middle School Teachers Workshop

GPM / SMAP Middle School Teachers Workshop

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Audience:

Outreach, General

Summary:

NASA invites you to participate in the first ever: SMAP (Soil Moisture Ac6ve Passive) and GPM (Global Precipita6on Measurement) Missions Joint Workshop for middle school science teachers.

Floods iQuest

Primary Topic:

Societal Applications

Subtopics:

Precipitation, Weather, Societal Applications, Floods

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Audience:

Standards:

ESS2.C, ESS3.B, ESS3.D

Keywords:

floods, field campaign, natural disasters

Summary:

This is an introductory lesson to acquaint middle school students to many aspects of a serious and common natural disaster; flooding. Students will be directed to visit websites where they will interact with various types of media.

Water Cycle Webquest

Water Cycle diagram

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Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Water & Life

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Audience:

Informal, Formal, General

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Summary:

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

GPM Anime Contest Webquest Part 4: Societal Applications

Person getting water at an oasis

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Subtopics:

Societal Applications, Floods, Landslides, Freshwater Resources, World Health

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Audience:

Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, K - 5, General

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Summary:

Part 4 of a 4 part webquest that teaches the basics of precipitation science and technology. Prepares students for the GPM Anime Contest.

GPM Anime Contest Webquest Part 3: Technology

GPM satellite and constellation

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Subtopics:

Technology, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Launch Vehicle

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Audience:

Informal, Formal, General

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Keywords:

GMI, DPR, GPM Core Observatory, GCPEx, Goddard Space Flight Center

Summary:

Part 3 of a 4 part webquest that teaches the basics of precipitation science and technology. Prepares students for the GPM Anime Contest.

GPM Anime Contest Webquest Part 2: Weather & Climate

Three lightning bolts strike above Washington DC - by Brian Allen

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Subtopics:

Weather and Climate, Weather, Climate, Energy Cycle

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Audience:

Outreach, Informal, Formal, General

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Summary:

Part 2 of a 4 part webquest that teaches the basics of precipitation science and technology. Prepares students for the GPM Anime Contest.

GPM Anime Contest Webquest Part 1: Water Cycle

Photo of a drop of water rippling in a pond

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Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Water & Life

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Audience:

Informal, Formal, General

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Summary:

Part 1 of a 4 part webquest that teaches the basics of precipitation science. Prepares students for the GPM Anime Contest.

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