The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission for Science and Society

Abstract Precipitation is a key source of freshwater; therefore, observing global patterns of precipitation and its intensity is important for science, society, and understanding our planet in a changing climate. In 2014, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory (CO) spacecraft. The GPM CO carries the most advanced precipitation sensors currently in space including a dual-frequency precipitation radar provided by JAXA for measuring the three-dimensional structures of precipitation and a well-calibrated, multifrequency passive microwave radiometer that provides wide-swath…

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  National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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  Goddard Space Flight Center
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  NASA Headquarters
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  Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency