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This lesson helps students learn about the atmosphere by making observations and taking measurements.
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Interview with several key engineers who help build and test the GPM Core Observatory at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
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Researchers need accurate and timely rainfall information to better understand and model where and when severe floods, frequent landslides and devastating droughts may occur, and GPM’s global rainfall data will help provide that information.
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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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The short video, 'For Good Measure' explains why scientists turn to satellites to get a worldwide view of rainfall.
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This video (4:56) uses a combination of cartoon characters, a scientist, and a series of different Earth-observing satellites with data animations to teach the various parts of the water cycle.
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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.
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The GPM Core Observatory being tested on the High Capacity Centrifuge at Goddard Space Flight Center.
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Profile of Steve Nesbitt, a professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois and a mission scientist on GPM ground validation field campaigns.
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This animation shows the launch and deployment of the GPM Core Observatory. GPM is scheduled to launch in 2014 on an H-IIA rocket in Japan.