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GPM Mission Brochure

Primary Topic:

Technology

Subtopics:

Water Cycle, Precipitation, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Societal Applications

Type:

Article

Audience:

Outreach, General

Keywords:

GPM Core Observatory, DPR, GMI, mission ops

Summary:

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.

Hurricanes and Hot Towers with TRMM

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate

Subtopics:

Tropical Cyclones, Technology, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Data, Forecasting

Type:

Lesson Plan

Audience:

Formal, 6 - 8

Keywords:

hot towers, TRMM

Summary:

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.

"Survivor: Earth" Lesson Plan Series

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Precipitation, Earth Systems, Water & Life, Satellites, Remote Sensing

Type:

Lesson Plan

Audience:

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

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.C

Keywords:

atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, conservation, Earth systems

Summary:

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.

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.

Observing Monsoon Weather Patterns with TRMM Data

Primary Topic:

Technology

Subtopics:

Precipitation, Weather and Climate, Weather, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Data

Type:

Lesson Plan

Audience:

Formal, 6 - 8

Standards:

ESS2.D

Keywords:

monsoon, seasonal winds, seasons, India, TRMM, precipitation patterns

Summary:

Students will learn about measuring precipitation on the ground and using satellites, and use satellite data to analyze the reason for the monsoon weather pattern in India.

Faces of GPM: Engineers

Primary Topic:

Technology

Subtopics:

Satellites, Remote Sensing, STEM Careers

Type:

Video

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, General

Standards:

ESS3.B, ESS3.D

Keywords:

Goddard Space Flight Center, integration and testing, engineers

Summary:

Interview with several key engineers who help build and test the GPM Core Observatory at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

Weather & Climate iQuest

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate

Subtopics:

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

Type:

Interactive

Audience:

Formal, 6 - 8

Standards:

ESS2.C, ESS2.D

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.

For Good Measure

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Water & Life, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Societal Applications

Type:

Video

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, General

Standards:

ESS2.A

Keywords:

rain gauges, global, constellation

Summary:

The short video, 'For Good Measure' explains why scientists turn to satellites to get a worldwide view of rainfall.

Faces of GPM: Professor Steve Nesbitt, GPM Ground Validation Scientist

Primary Topic:

Technology

Subtopics:

Precipitation, Weather, Remote Sensing, STEM Careers

Type:

Video

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, General

Standards:

ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ETS2.A, ETS2.B

Keywords:

snow, GCPEx, Canada, Faces of GPM, careers, ground validation, field campaigns

Summary:

Profile of Steve Nesbitt, a professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois and a mission scientist on GPM ground validation field campaigns.