NASA | TRMM Mission Ends

The Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), launched in 1997, has significantly advanced scientific research in areas such as agriculture, disease tracking, and natural hazards by providing high-resolution rainfall data. Over nearly two decades, TRMM has offered insights into weather patterns, climate changes, and storm dynamics, including hurricanes. Its unique instruments, like the precipitation radar and microwave imager, have been crucial in understanding storm structures. As TRMM's mission concludes, the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission continues its legacy with enhanced instruments and broader coverage, extending beyond the tropics to measure rain and snow globally.

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