TRMM and Other Sources Rainfall Product (TRMM Product 3B43)
Entry ID: GES_DISC_TRMM_3B43_V7

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Summary
Abstract: The Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) is a joint U.S.-Japan satellite mission to monitor tropical and subtropical precipitation and to estimate its associated latent heating. TRMM was successfully launched on November 27, at 4:27 PM (EST) from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan.

The rainfall measuring instruments on the TRMM satellite include the Precipitation Radar (PR), an ... View entire text
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Caption:  3B43 TRMM and others combined surface rainfall, 2005/10/01-2005/11/01
Description:  Sample image of the TRMM 3B43 and others combined surface rainfall

 
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 50.0   S: -50.0   E: 180.0   W: -180.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission Project (TRMM)
Dataset Title: TRMM and Other Sources Rainfall Product (TRMM Product 3B43)
Version: 7
Online Resource: http://mirador.gsfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/mirador/presentNavigation.pl?t...
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1998-01-01
Data Resolution
Latitude Resolution: 0.25 degree
Longitude Resolution: 0.25 degree
Horizontal Resolution Range: 10 km - < 50 km or approximately .09 degree - < .5 degree
Vertical Resolution: Surface
Temporal Resolution: Monthly
Temporal Resolution Range: Monthly - < Annual
ISO Topic Category
Quality LOGICAL CONSISTENCY REPORT: Datasets were visually compared internally and externally (with other overlapping datasets and satellite images and maps) in ESRI ArcGIS for identification of anomalous elevations or data inconsistencies. Where elevation inconsistencies occurred, the most recent and/or highest resolution data set was selected for use in that region. Elevations in the older and/or ... View entire text
Access Constraints ACCESS CONSTRAINTS: None.

DISTRIBUTION LIABILITY: While every effort has been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the limits of the current state of the art, NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty.
Use Constraints Not to be used for navigational purposes.
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/
Dataset ID: ______Downloadable_Data ____

Data Center Personnel
Name: BARRY W. EAKINS
Phone: 303-497-6505
Fax: 303-497-6513
Email: Barry.Eakins at noaa.gov
Contact Address:
NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC
325 Broadway, E/GC3
City: Boulder
Province or State: Colorado
Postal Code: 80305-3328
Country: USA
Distribution
Distribution Size: 25561
Distribution Format: netCDF 1
Fees: None
Personnel
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Phone: 303-497-6505
Fax: 303-497-6513
Email: Barry.Eakins at noaa.gov
Contact Address:
NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC
325 Broadway, E/GC3
City: Boulder
Province or State: Colorado
Postal Code: 80305-3328
Country: USA
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2011-08-26
Last DIF Revision Date: 2011-12-29
Future DIF Review Date: 2012-08-26

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