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The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Microwave Imager (GMI) instrument is a multi-channel, conical- scanning, microwave radiometer that provides a near-global view of cyclones and other storm systems. The instrumentation enables the GPM Core spacecraft to serve as both a precipitation standard and as a radiometric standard for the other GPM constellation satellites.

Instrument Type

Spectrometer/Radiometer

Instrument Subtype

Imaging Spectrometer/Radiometer

Specifications

Resolution

Spatial

Varies by channel

Spectral

13 microwave channels ranging in frequency from 10 GHz to 183 GHz

Temporal

1.5 hour

Platforms

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