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Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission Core Spacecraft Systems Engineering ChallengesThe Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission is a collaboration between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and other US and international partners, with the goal of monitoring the diurnal and seasonal variations in precipitation over the surface of the earth. These measurements will be used to improve current climate models and weather forecasting, and enable improved storm and flood warnings. This paper gives an overview of the mission architecture and addresses the status of some key trade studies, including the geolocation budgeting, design considerations for spacecraft charging, and design issues related to the mitigation of orbital debris.
Document ID
20070009784
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bundas, David J.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
ONeill, Deborah
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Field, Thomas
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Meadows, Gary
(Swales Aerospace Beltsville, MD, United States)
Patterson, Peter
(Swales Aerospace Beltsville, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
September 11, 2006
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: SPIE Remote Sensing
Location: Stockholm
Country: Sweden
Start Date: September 11, 2006
End Date: September 14, 2006
Sponsors: International Society for Optical Engineering
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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