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1. The global precipitation measurement (GPM) mission for science and society: the GPM mission collects essential rain and snow data for scientific studies and societal benefit

Author

Skofronick-Jackson, Gail, Petersen, Walter A., Berg, Wesley, Kidd, Chris, Stocker, Erich F., Kirschbaum, Dalia B., Kakar, Ramesh, Braun, Scott A., Huffman, George J., Iguchi, Toshio, Kirstetter, Pierre E., Kummerow, Christian, Meneghini, Robert, Oki, Riko, Olson, William S., Takayabu, Yukari N., Furukawa, Kinji, and Wilheit, Thomas

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United States. National Severe Storms Laboratory, United States. Goddard Space Flight Center, United States. George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (Artificial satellite), Spacecraft -- Measurement, Sensors -- Measurement, Business, Earth sciences, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Abstract

ABSTRACT Precipitation is a key source of freshwater; therefore, observing global patterns of precipitation and its intensity is important for science, society, and understanding our planet in a changing climate. [...]

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2017
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2. NASA's remotely sensed precipitation: a reservoir for applications users: NASA's precipitation measurement missions provide critical precipitation information to end users that improves understanding of Earth's water cycle and enhances decision-making at local to global scales

Author

Kirschbaum, Dalia B., Huffman, George J., Adler, Robert F., Braun, Scott, Garrett, Kevin, Jones, Erin, McNally, Amy, Skofronick-Jackson, Gail, Stocker, Erich, Wu, Huan, and Zaitchik, Benjamin F.

Subjects
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (Artificial satellite), Rain -- Measurement, Biogeochemical cycles -- Measurement, End users -- Measurement, Spacecraft -- Measurement, Decision making -- Measurement, Water cycle -- Measurement, Reservoirs (Water) -- Measurement, Instruments (Equipment) -- Measurement, User need, End user, Business, Earth sciences
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Precipitation is the fundamental source of freshwater in the water cycle. It is critical for everyone, from subsistence farmers in Africa to weather forecasters around the world, to know when, [...]

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2017
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3. Precise measurements on earth ensure NASA's spacecraft work in space

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United States. George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Spacecraft -- Measurement, Aerospace and defense industries, Astronomy, High technology industry, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Kimberly Newton for MSFC News Huntsville AL (SPX) May 23, 2016, 2016 Huntsville AL (SPX) May 23, 2016 Measurement is the first step that leads to success. If you [...]

Published
2016

4. In-orbit Optical Shape Sensing Measurements (artes At 4e.075)

Subjects
Antennas (Electronics) -- Measurement, Spacecraft -- Measurement, Sensors, Environmental quality, Business, international
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Tenders are invited for: In-orbit optical shape sensing measurements (artes at 4e.075) Tender issueThe objective of this activity is to develop and demonstrate in-orbit optical shape sensing as needed for [...]

Published
2019

6. Gravity measuring spacecraft exceeds expectations

Subjects
Gravity (Force) -- Measurement, Spacecraft -- Measurement, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, European Space Agency
Abstract

Two months into an experimental mission to test advanced gravity-sensing technology, the European Space Agency says the results have exceeded their expectations. The craft, called LISA Pathfinder, is parked in [...]

Published
2016

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