gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Earth_observation
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gptkbp:analysis
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GIS applications
climate change impacts
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gptkbp:analytics
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software packages available
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gptkbp:application
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weather forecasting
environmental monitoring.
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gptkbp:atmospheric_sounder
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AIRS
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gptkbp:collaboration
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YES
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gptkbp:collaborations
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universities
global research initiatives
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gptkbp:collaborator
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gptkb:NOAA
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gptkbp:community
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environmental agencies
global climate researchers
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gptkbp:community_outreach
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gptkb:educational_programs
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gptkbp:current_status
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operational
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gptkbp:data_forecasting
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weather patterns
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gptkbp:data_integration_efforts
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with other missions
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gptkbp:data_monitoring
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global water resources
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gptkbp:data_type
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remote sensing data
HDF, Net CDF
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gptkbp:data_usage
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daily
climate research
for disaster response
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gptkbp:has_limitations
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cloud cover interference
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gptkbp:historical_interpretation
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scientific analysis required
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gptkbp:home_ground
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gptkb:NASA's_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Aqua Satellite
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gptkbp:image_format
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multispectral
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gptkbp:image_processing
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gptkb:NASA's_Earth_Science_Data_Systems
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gptkbp:impact
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improved climate models
climate policy decisions
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gptkbp:instrument
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gptkb:MODIS
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gptkbp:is_considered
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cross-validation with ground data
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gptkbp:is_updated_by
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regularly scheduled
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gptkbp:launch_date
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May 4, 2002
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:Vandenberg_Space_Force_Base
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle
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gptkb:Delta_II_7920-10
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gptkbp:launched
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:mission_duration
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6 years (planned)
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gptkbp:mission_type
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Earth science
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gptkbp:ocean_color_sensor
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gptkb:MODIS
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gptkbp:operational_status
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active
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gptkbp:orbit_type
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polar orbit
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gptkbp:orbital_altitude
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705 km
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:A-Train
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gptkbp:power_source
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solar panels
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gptkbp:primary_use
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monitoring Earth's water cycle
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gptkbp:product_quality
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high
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gptkbp:products
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precipitation estimates
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gptkbp:provides_information_on
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gptkb:international_collaboration
online platforms
web services
open access
publicly available
global access
with international space agencies
with other satellite data
new satellite technologies
atmospheric and oceanic data
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gptkbp:provides_support_for
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NASA support services
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gptkbp:publications
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numerous peer-reviewed articles
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gptkbp:research_focus
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hydrology
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gptkbp:resolution
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1 km
250 m to 1 km
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gptkbp:scientific_goals
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study climate change
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gptkbp:storage
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NASA archives
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:N/_A
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gptkbp:thermal_imager
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AIRS
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gptkbp:trends
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long-term climate trends
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gptkbp:weight
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2,500 kg
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:NASA_Goddard
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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