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By providing next-generation global observations of rain and snow, NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) platform helps researchers better understand Earth's water and energy cycles and forecast extreme events that cause natural hazards and disasters.
Type
Earth Observation Satellite
Data Center
GES DISC
GHRC DAAC
Launch
February 27, 2014
Objective
Measure Earth's precipitation
Instruments Aboard GPM
| Instrument Name | Operational Date(s) | Spectral Resolution | Type of Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) | December 5, 2023 - present | 13.6 GHz and 35.5GHz |
Profilers/Sounders |
| Global Precipitation Measurement Microwave Imager (GMI) | February 27, 2014 - present | 13 microwave channels ranging in frequency from 10 GHz to 183 GHz |
Spectrometer/Radiometer |
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