Validation of GPM DPR Rainfall and Drop Size Distributions Using Disdrometer Observations in the Western Mediterranean

Dual-frequency precipitation radar (DPR) on the Core GPM satellite provides spaceborne three-dimensional observations of precipitation fields and surface rainfall rate with quasi-global coverage. The present study evaluates the behavior of liquid precipitation intensity, radar reflectivity factor (Z...

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Published in:	Remote Sensing
Main Authors:	Eric Peinó, Joan Bech, Francesc Polls, Mireia Udina, Marco Petracca, Elisa Adirosi, Sergi Gonzalez, Brice Boudevillain
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-07-01
Subjects:	dual-frequency precipitation radar (DPR) GPM disdrometer ground validation precipitation estimates Western Mediterranean
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/16/14/2594

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