NASA | GPM Wraps Up Cold Season Field Campaign

NASA | GPM Wraps Up Cold Season Field Campaign

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Interactive Video

Science, Physics, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses a successful field campaign in Ontario, Canada, aimed at collecting data on snowfall intensities to improve detection from space using the GPM core satellite. Despite less snowfall than expected, the team completed 14 missions over six weeks, gathering essential data. The process involved extensive quality control of data from ground instruments, aircraft, and satellite simulators. The ultimate goal is to develop algorithms for accurate snowfall retrieval from space.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main objectives of the experiment conducted in Ontario, Canada?

To measure the temperature variations in the region

To test the range of snowfall intensities for satellite detection

To study the impact of snow on local wildlife

To develop new snow removal techniques

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many missions were flown during the six-week field campaign?

10 missions

16 missions

12 missions

14 missions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a challenge faced during the field campaign regarding snowfall events?

The snowfall events were less frequent and lighter than expected

The snowfall events were too frequent

The snowfall events were too short in duration

The snowfall events were heavier than expected

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of quality controlling the data collected during the experiment?

To ensure the data is free from errors and usable

To enhance the visual quality of the data

To reduce the size of the data sets

To prepare the data for public release

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate goal of connecting field campaign measurements to space observations?

To improve weather forecasting models

To develop an algorithm for retrieving snowfall data from space

To create a global snowfall database

To enhance satellite communication systems