Optimizing Satellite-Based Precipitation Estimation for Nowcasting of Rainfall and Flash Flood Events over the South African Domain

Optimizing Satellite-Based Precipitation Estimation for Nowcasting of Rainfall and Flash Flood Events over the South African Domain

The South African Weather Service is mandated to issue warnings of hazardous weather events, including those related to heavy precipitation, in order to safeguard life and property. Flooding and flash flood events are common in South Africa. Frequent updates and real-time availability of precipitati...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Estelle de Coning
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-11-01
Series:Remote Sensing
Subjects:
satellite
geostationary
numerical weather prediction model output
rainfall
rain gauges
real-time
flash flood guidance
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/5/11/5702

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