GPM Core

Global Precipitation Measurement - next-generation observations of rain and snow worldwide every three hours


Launched in:2014
Orbit height:407 km
Orbit type:Non Sun Synchronous
Organisation: NASA - USA
Launched 27 Feb 2014

GPM Core websites

Information

JAXA EORC - GPM site
JAXA - GPM/DPR info
NASA PMM - TRMM, GPM
NASA PMM - GPM constellation partners
NASA PMM - GPM mission
JAXA - G-Portal product information

Data ordering

NASA GES DISC - GPM
NASA PMM - TRMM & GPM data access
NASA EarthData - Search
JAXA - G-Portal Data providing service
NASA Giovanni (data and visualisation)

On Board Sensors

DPR (Dual frequency Precipitation Radar)
GMI (Microwave Radar Instrument)