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Since the last issue of The Monitor, the project team has been very busy refining the top level mission science requirements (which we hope will be ready for publication in the summer edition of the newsletter), developing the hybrid concept for the Core Spacecraft (see article), working with JAXA to define the Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) interface requirements, and managing the GPM Microwave Imager (GMI) development. This bevy of activity is focused on leading us to a successful GMI Preliminary Design Review (PDR) in November 2006, DPR PDR by January 2007, and Core Spacecraft PDR the following February. With these key milestones fast approaching, it has become time to shed the qualifying title of "Formulation" from the project management structure. As such, the project will replace the Project Formulation Manager position at the top of its organization chart with Project Manager and Deputy Project Manager positions. Accompanying these organizational changes are personnel changes, as well. I have accepted the position of Deputy Project Manager/Technical on the James Webb Space Telescope Project, while Mr. Art Azarbarzin has assumed the mantle of GPM Project Manager and Ms. Candace Carlisle has assumed the role of Deputy Project Manager. (Click here to read Mr. Azarbarzin’s message to the GPM community or view a brief introduction to Ms. Carlisle.) These changes went into effect on May 22, 2006. I have spent approximately five pleasurable years in management of the GPM Project, and leave it in the hands of a very strong team and on very solid footing for a successful development effort. I will miss working with this exceedingly fine team on a day-to-day basis, but have forged friendships that transcend the project boundaries. I will track the progress of GPM from the outside, as a party interested in the success of the mission. I wish the GPM community the best of luck in bringing GPM to fruition. Best Regards, John Durning GPM Project
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