GPM: The Fresh(water) Connection

  • Released Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
  • Updated Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 at 1:53PM
  • ID: 10989

The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) is an international satellite mission to provide next-generation observations of rain and snow worldwide every three hours. NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will launch a "Core" satellite carrying advanced instruments that will set a new standard for precipitation measurements from space. The data they provide will be used to unify precipitation measurements made by an international network of partner satellites to quantify when, where, and how much it rains or snows around the world.

The GPM mission will help advance our understanding of Earth's water and energy cycles, improve the forecasting of extreme events that cause natural disasters, and extend current capabilities of using satellite precipitation information to directly benefit society.

Brief teaser video introducing the major scientific and societal benefits of the Global Precipitation Measurement Mission (GPM).

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  • GPM Teaser (ID: 2011100)
    Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 4:00AM