Connect the Drops with NASA Data

The video explores the water cycle's critical role in sustaining life and its complexity beyond simple diagrams. It highlights NASA's advancements in water observation, transitioning from ground measurements to satellite technology, enabling global monitoring of precipitation, soil moisture, and aquifers. Despite technological progress, water issues remain localized, requiring computer models to predict water availability, droughts, and flood risks. Human activities significantly impact the water cycle, necessitating informed decisions. NASA supports water management projects across the U.S., and future satellite missions aim to enhance our understanding of the water cycle, aiding in disaster mitigation and resource management.

In what ways do human activities impact the water cycle?

What advancements are expected from NASA's water observing fleet in 2021?