NASA | GPM Launch Coverage Promo

The video discusses the complex process of assembling hardware at Goddard, highlighting the challenges involved. It emphasizes the significance of GPM data in enhancing our understanding of the global water and energy cycle. The video also stresses the need to focus on all phases of precipitation to gain a comprehensive view of freshwater distribution in the Earth's system.

What is one of the main challenges faced when assembling hardware at Goddard?

• Designing the spacecraft

• Testing the software

• Lifting and integrating components

• Finding the right materials

How does GPM data contribute to our understanding of the Earth?

• By tracking wildlife migration

• By predicting volcanic eruptions

• By mapping the ocean currents

• By advancing knowledge of the global water and energy cycle

Why is it important to focus on all phases of precipitation?

• To reduce air pollution

• To enhance agricultural productivity

• To understand the global distribution of freshwater

• To improve weather forecasts

What does the GPM data help us understand about the Earth's system?

• The location of mineral deposits

• The global picture of freshwater existence

• The patterns of solar radiation

• The distribution of tectonic plates

What is a key focus to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Earth's water system?

• Monitoring air quality

• Analyzing soil composition

• Studying ocean salinity

• Examining all phases of precipitation