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GPM Care Data

Entry ID: GPM_core_JAXA

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Summary

Abstract: The GPM core satellite, which is being developed jointly by Japan and the U.S., is scheduled to be launched in 2013. The core satellite carries a Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) developed by Japan, and a GPM Microwave Imager (GMI) developed by the U.S. The orbit of the core satellite is non-sun-synchronous with an inclination angle of about 65 degrees. This orbit was selected to meet ...

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Data Set Citation

Dataset Originator/Creator: JAXA

Dataset Title: GPM Care Data

Science Keywords

ATMOSPHERE > PRECIPITATION

ATMOSPHERE > PRECIPITATION > RAIN

ISO Topic Category

CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE

Platform

GPM > Global Precipitation Measurement

Instrument

DPR > Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar

GMI > Global Precipitation Measurement Microwave Imager

Data Center

Mission Operations System Office, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan

Data Center URL: http://www.jaxa.jp

Data Center Personnel
Name: JAXA/MOSS Email: RD-MOS at jaxa.jp Contact Address: 2-1-1, Sengen City: Tsukuba-city Province or State: Ibaraki Postal Code: 305-8505 Country: Japan

Creation and Review Dates

DIF Creation Date: 2012-05-18

Last DIF Revision Date: 2012-09-06

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