PM-GCD – a combined IR–MW satellite technique for frequent retrieval of heavy precipitation

Precipitation retrievals based on measurements from microwave (MW) radiometers onboard low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellites can reach high level of accuracy – especially regarding convective precipitation. At the present stage though, these observations cannot provide satisfactory coverage of the evolut...

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Main Authors: D. Casella, S. Dietrich, F. Di Paola, M. Formenton, A. Mugnai, F. Porcù, P. Sanò
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/12/231/2012/nhess-12-231-2012.pdf