Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) L-6

Steven P. Neeck; Ramesh K. Kakar; Ardeshir A. Azarbarzin; Arthur Y. Hou

doi:10.1117/12.2031431

16 October 2013 Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) L-6

Steven P. Neeck, Ramesh K. Kakar, Ardeshir A. Azarbarzin, Arthur Y. Hou

Proceedings Volume 8889, Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites XVII; 88890D (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2031431
Event: SPIE Remote Sensing, 2013, Dresden, Germany

Abstract

The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission will advance the measurement of global precipitation, making possible high spatial resolution precipitation measurements. GPM will provide the first opportunity to calibrate measurements of global precipitation across tropical, mid-latitude, and polar regions. The GPM mission has the following scientific objectives: (1) Advance precipitation measurement capability from space through combined use of active and passive remote-sensing techniques; (2) Advance understanding of global water/energy cycle variability and fresh water availability; (3) Improve climate prediction by providing the foundation for better understanding of surface water fluxes, soil moisture storage, cloud/precipitation microphysics and latent heat release in the Earth's atmosphere; (4) Advance Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) skills through more accurate and frequent measurements of instantaneous rain rates; and (5) Improve high impact natural hazard (flood/drought, landslide, and hurricane hazard) prediction capabilities. The GPM mission centers on the deployment of a Core Observatory carrying an advanced radar / radiometer system to measure precipitation from space and serve as a reference standard to unify precipitation measurements from a constellation of research and operational satellites. GPM, jointly led with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), involves a partnership with other international space agencies including the French Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT), and others. The GPM Core Observatory is currently being prepared for shipment to Japan for launch. Launch is scheduled for February 2014 from JAXA’s Tanegashima Space Center on an H-IIA 202 launch vehicle.

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Steven P. Neeck, Ramesh K. Kakar, Ardeshir A. Azarbarzin, and Arthur Y. Hou "Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) L-6", Proc. SPIE 8889, Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites XVII, 88890D (16 October 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2031431

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