TRMM Precipitation Radar Rainfall Rate and Profile L2 1.5 hours V7 (TRMM_2A25) at GES DISC
The new version of these data is in GPM-like format (consistent with the GPM Dual-frequency Radar data format), and can be found under the name GPM_2APR. The TRMM 2A25 data are estimates of the three-dimensional distribution of rain from the TRMM Precipitation Radar. The average rainfall rate between two pre-defined altitudes is calculated for each beam position. Other output data include parameters of Z-R relationships, integrated rain rate of each beam, range bin numbers of rain layer boundaries, and many intermediate parameters. Iguchi and Meneghini (1994) describe this algorithm. Pre-Boost (before 7 August 2001): Temporal Resolution: 91.5 min/orbit ~ 16 orbits/day; Swath Width: 215 km; Horizontal Resolution: 4.3 km Post-Boost (after 24 August 2001): Temporal Resolution: 92.5 min/orbit ~ 16 orbits/day; Swath Width: 247 km; Horizontal Resolution: 5.0 km
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| Spatial Extent: | Bounding Rectangle: N: 38 S: -38 E: 180 W: -180 |
Data Format(s): | Distribution: HDF |
| Temporal Extent: | Platform(s): | TRMM | |
| Data Center(s): | NASA/GSFC/SED/ESD/GCDC/GESDISC | Instrument(s): | PR |
| Version: | 7 | ||
- Title: TRMM Precipitation Radar Rainfall Rate and Profile L2 1.5 hours V7
- Creator: Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM)
- Publisher: Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center (GES DISC)
- Release Date: 2011-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Linkage: https://disc.gsfc.nasa.gov/datacollection/TRMM_2A25_7.html
Not Applicable
Legacy dataset
- GENERAL DOCUMENTATION: https://pps.gsfc.nasa.gov/Documents/filespec.TRMM.V7.pdf, File specification document.
- GENERAL DOCUMENTATION: https://pps.gsfc.nasa.gov/Documents/formatChangesV7.pdf, Comparison between TRMM versions 6 and 7.
- GENERAL DOCUMENTATION: http://www.eorc.jaxa.jp/TRMM/documents/PR_algorithm_product_information/pr_manual/PR_Instruction_Manual_V7_L1.pdf, TRMM Precipitation Radar Instruction Manual (provided by JAXA)
- READ-ME: https://disc2.gesdisc.eosdis.nasa.gov/data/TRMM_L2/TRMM_2A25/doc/README.TRMM_V7.pdf, README Document
- GENERAL DOCUMENTATION: ftp://gpmweb2.pps.eosdis.nasa.gov/tsdis/AB/docs/anomalous.html, TRMM Data Gaps
Collection Information
Data Identification
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Processing Level
2
- Quality Scan Status is provided containing scan-by-scan information on quality, platform and instrument control data, and fractional orbit number. Status Flag is also provided indicating whether the data are obtained over sea or land and the degree of data reliability.
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Collection Progress
Complete
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Use Constraints
The Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) data use policy for NASA data can be accessed at https://earthdata.nasa.gov/earth-observation-data/data-use-policy. For information on how to properly cite and acknowledge data from the NASA GES DISC, refer to https://disc.gsfc.nasa.gov/information/documents?title=data-policy.
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Access Constraints
None
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Title: Correction of sampling errors in ocean surface cross-sectional estimates from nadir-looking weather radar.
Publication Date: 1997-01-01
Author(s): Taylor I.J., G.M. Heymsfield, R. Meneghini, and L.S. Miller
Series: J. Atmos. Oceanic Technol
Volume: 14
Pages: 203-210
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Title: Intercomparisons of single-frequency methods for retrieving a vertical rain profile from airborne or spaceborne radar data.
Publication Date: 1994-01-01
Author(s): Iguchi, T. and R. Meneghini
Series: J. Atmos. Oceanic Technol.
Volume: 11
Pages: 1507-1516
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Title: A generalized surface echo radar equation for down-looking pencil beam radar.
Publication Date: 1995-01-01
Author(s): Kozu, T.
Series: IEICE Trans. Commun.
Volume: E78-B
Pages: 1245-1248
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Title: A class of single- and dual-frequency algorithms for rain rate profiling from a spaceborne radar. Part I: Principle and tests from numerical simulations.
Publication Date: 1994-01-01
Author(s): Marzoug, M. and P. Amayenc
Series: J. Atmos. Oceanic Technol.,
Volume: 11
Pages: 1480-1506
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Title: Range profiling of the rain rate by an airborne weather radar.
Publication Date: 1990-01-01
Author(s): Meneghini, R. and K. Nakamura
Series: Remote Sens. Environ.
Volume: 31
Pages: 193-209
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Other Descriptive Keywords
Ancillary Keywords
- EOSDIS
ISO Topic Categories
- CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE
Acquisition Information
Projects
| Project Short Name | Campaigns | Project Dates |
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| TRMM | No campaigns listed. | No dates provided. |
Temporal Information
Spatial Information
| Coverage Type | Zone Identifier | Geometry | Granule Representation |
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| HORIZONTAL | CARTESIAN | CARTESIAN |
Location Keywords
- GEOGRAPHIC REGION
- TROPICS
Data Centers
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NASA/GSFC/SED/ESD/GCDC/GESDISC
ARCHIVERGoddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center (formerly Goddard DAAC), Global Change Data Center, Earth Sciences Division, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA
This data center does not have any addresses listed.
This data center does not have any contact mechanisms listed.
Data Contacts
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ANDREY SAVTCHENKO
Metadata AuthorANDREY SAVTCHENKO
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Distributed Active Archive Center Global Change Data Center
Code 610.2
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, MD 20771
301-614-5705
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TOSHIO IGUCHI
InvestigatorTOSHIO IGUCHI
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Communications Research Laboratory
Global Environment Division
4-2-1 Nukui-Kita-Machi
Koganei,, Tokyo 184-8795
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GES DISC HELP DESK SUPPORT GROUP
Data Center ContactGES DISC HELP DESK SUPPORT GROUP
NASA/GSFC/SED/ESD/GCDC/GESDISC-
Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center
Code 610.2
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, MD 20771
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Archive And Distribution Information
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Format: HDF
Format Type: Native
Media: Online Archive
Fees: None
File Distribution Information
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