gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:space_mission
gptkb:satellite
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gptkbp:analysis
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available online
available
ongoing
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gptkbp:analytics
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provided
available for researchers
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gptkbp:application
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weather forecasting
ongoing efforts
climate modeling
weather modeling
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gptkbp:archives
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gptkb:NASA's_data_centers
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gptkbp:capacity
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large
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gptkbp:climate
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used for validation
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gptkbp:climate_change_studies
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yes
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gptkbp:cloud_classification
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yes
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gptkbp:cloud_detection
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gptkb:Yes
yes
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gptkbp:cloud_dynamics_research
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yes
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gptkbp:cloud_dynamics_study
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gptkb:Yes
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gptkbp:cloud_feedback_research
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yes
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gptkbp:cloud_formation_studies
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yes
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gptkbp:cloud_formation_study
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yes
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gptkbp:cloud_height_measurement
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gptkb:Yes
yes
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gptkbp:cloud_impact_on_climate
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yes
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gptkbp:cloud_measurement_capabilities
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extensive
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gptkbp:cloud_microphysics_data
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collected
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gptkbp:cloud_microphysics_research
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yes
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gptkbp:cloud_microphysics_study
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gptkb:Yes
yes
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gptkbp:cloud_monitoring
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yes
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gptkbp:cloud_observation
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yes
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gptkbp:cloud_observation_frequency
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high
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gptkbp:cloud_observation_method
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radar-based
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gptkbp:cloud_profile_data
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gptkb:Yes
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gptkbp:cloud_radar_technology
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advanced
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gptkbp:cloud_radiative_forcing_studies
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yes
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gptkbp:cloud_radiative_forcing_study
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yes
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gptkbp:cloud_research_applications
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gptkb:Yes
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gptkbp:cloud_research_collaboration
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international
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gptkbp:cloud_research_funding
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supported by NASA
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gptkbp:cloud_research_partnerships
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established
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gptkbp:cloud_thickness_measurement
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yes
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gptkbp:cloud_type_classification
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gptkb:Yes
yes
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gptkbp:collaboration
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gptkb:Yes
gptkb:international_partners
international research teams
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gptkbp:collaborations
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global
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gptkbp:collaborative_projects
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gptkb:Yes
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gptkbp:collaborator
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gptkb:Canadian_Space_Agency
University partners
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gptkbp:collection
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global cloud data
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gptkbp:community
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research institutions
scientists and researchers
climate scientists
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gptkbp:coverage
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yes
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gptkbp:data_set_size
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large
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gptkbp:data_type
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gptkb:HDF5
HDF
radar data
cloud data
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gptkbp:data_usage
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daily
climate studies
climate research
various fields
in various fields
for climate models
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gptkbp:data_user_community
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global
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gptkbp:data_user_support
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available
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gptkbp:funding
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NASA and international grants
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gptkbp:goal
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study cloud properties
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gptkbp:has_limitations
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limited to cloud observations
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gptkbp:has_programs
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gptkb:NASA's_Earth_Science_Program
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gptkbp:height
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3.5 m
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gptkbp:historical_interpretation
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gptkb:scientific_community
requires expertise
by scientists
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gptkbp:home_ground
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NASA's ground stations
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Cloud Sat
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gptkbp:image_processing
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automated systems
performed by NASA
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gptkbp:impact
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gptkb:significant
high
high on climate science
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gptkbp:impact_on_weather_forecasting
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improved accuracy
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gptkbp:instrument
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gptkb:Cloud_Profiling_Radar_(CPR)
Cloud Profiling Radar
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gptkbp:is_considered
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peer-reviewed
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gptkbp:launch_date
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April 28, 2006
2006-04-28
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:Vandenberg_Space_Force_Base
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Space_Force_Station
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle
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gptkb:Delta_II_7320-10
gptkb:Delta_II_7420-10
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gptkbp:launched
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:length
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5.0 m
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Ball_Aerospace
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gptkbp:mass
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1000 kg
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:2020
active
operational
to study cloud properties
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gptkbp:mission_duration
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approximately 15 years
extended mission
expected 22 months
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gptkbp:mission_type
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gptkb:Earth_observation
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gptkbp:objective
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study cloud properties
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gptkbp:operated_by
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:operational_status
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active
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gptkbp:operational_use
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gptkb:NASA's_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
5 years
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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
gptkb:A-Train_constellation
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gptkbp:partnerships
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with universities
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gptkbp:power_source
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solar panels
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gptkbp:precipitation_estimation
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yes
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gptkbp:product_quality
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high
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gptkbp:provides_information_on
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gptkb:NASA
online portal
publicly available
free access
with universities
with international partners
open data policy
with other satellite data
with other satellites
with other missions
via API
via web services
with other A-Train satellites
Cloud Sat data products
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gptkbp:provides_support_for
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available
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gptkbp:publication
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frequent
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gptkbp:publications
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numerous
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gptkbp:released
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public access
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gptkbp:reports_to
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regular updates
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gptkbp:research_focus
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cloud microphysics
cloud dynamics
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gptkbp:research_output
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improved understanding of clouds
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gptkbp:resolution
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1 km
500 meters
250 m vertical resolution
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Earth_CARE
Earth Science missions
Cloud Sat-2
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gptkbp:user_manual
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provided
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gptkbp:weather_conditions
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yes
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gptkbp:weight
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1,200 kg
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gptkbp:width
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2.4 m
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