Top of GPM graphic - GPM name over a graphic that is half globe and half rain gauge Date of Publication bar - June 2002
Heading bar - MONITOR; a publication of Global Precipitation Measurement
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Welcome to the Inaugural Issue of The GPM Monitor!

International Cooperation
  European Space Agency Is Potential GPM Partner
  NASA & NASDA Partner for Global Water Cycle Observation
  Canadian Expertise to Augment GPM

Progress
  GPM System Requirements Review Is a Success!
  GPM Workshop Held in Tokyo

Science
  What Is Precipitation?
  Who Is Involved?
  - Meet Dr. Eric Smith
  - Meet Dr. Kenji Nakamura

Spacecraft News
  Trade Study Determines Data Bus for Core Spacecraft
  The Design for Demise: A Less Painful End

Special News
  GPM Film Wins a Telly!
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