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Ground-truth measurement systemsGround-truth measurements of precipitation and related weather events are an essential component of any satellite system designed for monitoring rainfall from space. Such measurements are required for testing, evaluation, and operations; they provide detailed information on the actual weather events, which can then be compared with satellite observations intended to provide both quantitative and qualitative information about them. Also, very comprehensive ground-truth observations should lead to a better understanding of precipitation fields and their relationships to satellite data. This process serves two very important functions: (a) aiding in the development and interpretation of schemes of analyzing satellite data, and (b) providing a continuing method for verifying satellite measurements.
Document ID
19830017001
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Serafin, R.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Seliga, T. A.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Lhermitte, R. M.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Nystuen, J. A.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Cherry, S.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Bringi, V. N.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Blackmer, R.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Heymsfield, G. M.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1981
Publication Information
Publication: Precipitation Meas. from Space:
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Accession Number
83N25272
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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