CEOP Satellite Datasets ( TRMM > PR > 2PRECI )

Three scale-types of datasets observed by new generation of remote sensing satellites (including TERRA, AQUA, ADEOS-II) in addition to TRMM and DMSP series, which were providing enhancement of observing capabilities to quantify critical atmospheric, surface, hydrologic and oceanographic data during CEOP time periods are available. 250 km square snapshots of the highest resolution raw radiances (with geographic location, i.e. level 1) remote sensing data at the 35-51 in situ reference sites are archived. ■Mission TRMM Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission ・Applications 3-year nominal mission life, currently in extended operations. Atmospheric dynamics/water and energy cycles ■Instrument PR / Precipitation Radar ・Instrument Type Cloud profile and rain radars ・Measurements & Applications Measures precipitation rate in tropical latitudes ■Instrument Measurements ・Product Level L2 ・Product Code 2PRECI ・Description Rain profile, Near surface rain,Averaged rain