CEOP Satellite Datasets ( TRMM > TMI > 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 TRMM Microwave Imager ・Instrument Type Imaging multi-spectral radiometers (passive microwave) ・Measurements & Applications Measures rainfall rates over oceans (less reliable over land), combined rainfall structure and surface rainfall rates with associated latent heating. Used to produce monthly total rainfall maps over oceans ■Instrument Measurements ・Product Level 　L2 ・Product Code 　2PRECI ・Description 　Surface rain,Cloud ice/liquid water, Precipitation ice/water