Global precipitation measurement

Meteorological applications

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Chris Kidd¹  George Huffman² 

[1] Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center, University of Maryland, College Park, USA and NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center;Science Systems and Applications Inc.

关键词: precipitation;    satellite observations;    infrared;    microwave;   

DOI  :  10.1002/met.284

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Wiley

【 摘 要 】

The quantification of precipitation on a global scale is critical for applications ranging from climate monitoring to water resource management. Conventional observations through surface gauge networks provide the most direct measure of precipitation, although these are very much limited to land areas, with very few in situ measurements over the oceans. Weather radars, although providing a spatial measure of precipitation, are limited in extent and number. Satellite observations offer an unrivalled vantage point to observe precipitation on a global basis. Since precipitation is spatially and temporally highly variable, satellites are able to provide temporal and spatial samples commensurate with many precipitation characteristics. This paper provides an overall review of global precipitation estimation, providing an outline of conventional measurements, the basis of the satellite systems used in the observation of precipitation, and the generation, availability and validation of the derived precipitation products. Finally, future satellite precipitation missions are presented.

【 授权许可】

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