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Marty

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In February 2014, another precipitation-measuring satellite was launched. It represents a joint initiative between the United States and Japan, and is called the ___________________ _ mission.
   
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Question 2

The next improvement for Doppler radar is called the ___________________ _. This form of Doppler radar, which has been installed around the United States over the last several years, transmits both a vertical and horizontal pulse, which makes it easier to determine whether falling precipitation is in the form of rain or snow.
   
  Fill in the blank with correct word.



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM)
Global Precipitation Measurement
GPM

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: polarimetric radar



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