The measurement of global precipitation, both rainfall and snowfall, is critical to a wide
range of users and applications. Rain gauges are indispensable in the measurement of …

The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission for Science and Society in: Bulletin of the
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An increasing number of satellite-based rainfall products are now available in near–real time
over the Internet to help meet the needs of weather forecasters and climate scientists, as …

Satellites offer an unrivalled vantage point to observe and measure Earth system processes
and parameters. Precipitation (rain and snow) in particular, benefit from such observations …

The development of a combined infrared and passive microwave satellite rainfall estimation
technique is outlined. Infrared data from geostationary satellites are combined with polar-…

The quantification of precipitation on a global scale is critical for applications ranging from
climate monitoring to water resource management. Conventional observations through …

This paper explores the many aspects of precipitation measurement that are relevant to
providing an accurate global assessment of this important environmental parameter. Methods …

Crowdsourcing is traditionally defined as obtaining data or information by enlisting the
services of a (potentially large) number of people. However, due to recent innovations, this …

The monitoring of the world's climate using conventional means is well established,
incorporating numerous historical data sets to ensure a long‐term record. Parameters such as …

The estimation of precipitation across the globe from satellite sensors provides a key resource
in the observation and understanding of our climate system. Estimates from all pertinent …