NASA | Our Wet Wide World

The video discusses the limited availability of freshwater and the importance of tracking precipitation to manage water resources effectively. It introduces the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission, an international satellite initiative led by NASA and JAXA, which aims to provide comprehensive precipitation data globally. The GPM satellite, one of the largest built at Goddard, continues and enhances the work of the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission. Equipped with advanced radar and radiometer instruments, GPM offers detailed insights into precipitation patterns, helping to translate satellite data into actionable information about rain and snow worldwide.

What is the significance of the GPM mission in terms of global precipitation observation?

What instruments does the GPM core use to collect data?