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GPM Ground Validation Duke Soil Moisture IPHEx

The GPM Ground Validation Duke Soil Moisture dataset consists of a collection of various data obtained during the Integrated Precipitation and Hydrology Experiment (IPHEx) which occurred in the Southern Appalachians, spanning into the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions of North Carolina from February 27, 2014 through October 17, 2014. The various instruments used included Theta Probes, Infrared Thermometers, 200-A Soil Core Samplers, a Global Positioning System (GPS), Soil Thermometers with Scanning L-band Active Passive (SLAP) flight concurrent survey data, and CS6161 Water Reflectometers. Data are available in a variety of formats based on instrument, including shapefiles, Excel files, Word document files, and ASCII formats. Browse images of site locations and data are available in JPG format.

Tags: earth-science-soils-agriculture-soil-bulk-density, earth-science-soils-agriculture-soil-moisture-water-content, earth-science-soils-agriculture-soil-temperature, earth-science-topography-land-surface-surface-roughness
Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GPM GROUND VALIDATION ENVIRONMENT CANADA (EC) MICRO RAIN RADAR (MRR) GCPEX

The GPM Ground Validation Environment Canada (EC) Micro Rain Radar (MRR) GCPEx V2 dataset was collected from the Micro Rain Radar (MRR) during the GPM Cold-season Precipitation Experiment (GCPEx) in Ontario, Canada during the winter season 2012. GCPEx addressed shortcomings in the GPM snowfall retrieval algorithm by collecting microphysical properties, associated remote sensing observations, and coordinated model simulations of precipitating snow. Operating at 24 GHz the MRR, a vertically pointing Doppler radar, retrieved quantitative rain rates, drop size distributions, radar reflectivity, and fall velocities on vertical profiles up to several kilometers above the unit. The MRR used during GCPEX is the second generation of the instrument manufactured by METEK (URL: http://metek.de/product/mrr-2/). Version 2 of this dataset became active on April 30, 2015.

Tags: earth-science-precipitation-atmosphere-hydrometeors, earth-science-precipitation-atmosphere-precipitation-rate, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-doppler-velocity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-radar-reflectivity
Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GPM GROUND VALIDATION GOES 13 VISIBLE AND INFRARED IMAGES GCPEX V1

The GPM Ground Validation GOES 13 Visible and Infrared Images GCPEx dataset was produced and archived in near real time at the Global Hydrology Resource Center throughout the GPM Cold-Season Precipitation Experiment (GCPEx). These image files were created for use with the Real Time Mission Monitor (RTMM). Generally, GOES-13 images are available for all dates between January 1, 2012 and March 13, 2012 at 15 minute intervals. The GPM Ground Validation GOES-13 Visible and Infrared Images dataset files are available in PNG format and contain images over the MC3E campaign area.

Tags: earth-science-infrared-wavelengths-spectral-engineering-infrared-imagery, earth-science-infrared-wavelengths-spectral-engineering-infrared-radiance, earth-science-visible-wavelengths-spectral-engineering-visible-imagery, earth-science-visible-wavelengths-spectral-engineering-visible-radiance
Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GPM GROUND VALIDATION ENVIRONMENT CANADA (EC) PRECIPITATION OCCURRENCE SENSOR SYSTEM (POSS) GCPEX

The GPM Ground Validation Environment Canada (EC) Precipitation Occurrence Sensor System (POSS) GCPEx dataset is comprised of data gathered during the GPM Cold-season Precipitation Experiment (GCPEx), which took place in Ontario, Canada, January 15 - March 1, 2012. GCPEx addressed shortcomings in the GPM snowfall retrieval algorithm by collecting microphysical properties, associated remote sensing observations, and coordinated model simulations of precipitating snow. The POSS is a bi-static X-band Doppler radar designed by Environment Canada. The POSS measures a signal whose frequency is proportional to the particle Doppler velocity and whose amplitude is proportional to the particle scattering cross-section. Its measurements can be used to provide information regarding precipitation occurrence, type, rate, and raindrop size distribution.

Tags: earth-science-precipitation-atmosphere-droplet-size, earth-science-precipitation-atmosphere-hydrometeors, earth-science-precipitation-atmosphere-liquid-precipitation, earth-science-precipitation-atmosphere-precipitation-rate, earth-science-precipitation-atmosphere-solid-precipitation, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-doppler-velocity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-radar-backscatter, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-radar-reflectivity
Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GPM GROUND VALIDATION HIGH ALTITUDE IMAGING WIND AND RAIN AIRBORNE PROFILER (HIWRAP) IPHEX V1

The GPM Ground Validation High-Altitude Imaging Wind and Rain Airborne Profiler (HIWRAP) IPHEx dataset was collected during the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Ground Validation Integrated Precipitation and Hydrology Experiment (IPHEx) field campaign in North Carolina. The goal of IPHEx was to evaluate the accuracy of satellite precipitation measurements and use the collected data for hydrology models in the region. The NASA ER-2 aircraft flew during the IPHEx field campaign to aid in GPM validation. The science instruments, including the HIWRAP, onboard the aircraft acted as a proxy for GPM satellite instruments. HIWRAP is a Doppler radar that combines conical scan mode measurements at two different frequency bands (Ka- and Ku-band) and two different incidence angles (30 and 40 degrees). Twenty-one ER-2 flights occurred from May 1, 2014 through June 14, 2014. The HIWRAP dataset includes netCDF-4 files containing radar reflectivity and Doppler velocity profiles along with aircraft altitude and other navigation information.

Tags: earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-doppler-velocity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-radar-reflectivity
Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GPM Ground Validation Global Flood Monitoring System (GFMS) Flood Maps IFloodS V1

The GPM Ground Validation Global Flood Monitoring System (GFMS) Flood Maps IFloodS dataset contains global flood estimates on a 0.25 degree spatial resolution every 3 hours, from March 26, 2013 through June 30, 2013. These data are provided in support of the Iowa Flood Studies (IFloodS) experiment conducted in eastern Iowa. The goals of the IFloodS campaign were to collect detailed measurements of precipitation at the Earth’s surface using ground instruments and advanced weather radars and to simultaneously collect data from satellites passing overhead. The data are available in netCDF-4 and ASCII formats. Flood map and rain graph files are available in KMZ, JPG, and GIF formats.

Tags: earth-science-natural-hazards-human-dimensions-floods, earth-science-precipitation-atmosphere-precipitation-amount, earth-science-precipitation-atmosphere-precipitation-rate
Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GPM GROUND VALIDATION ENVIRONMENT CANADA (EC) WIND PROFILER GCPEX V1

The GPM Ground Validation Environment Canada (EC) Wind Profiler GCPEx dataset provides post-processed consensus winds and daily quick look plots from the Vaisala Wind Profiler LAP 3000. The daily plots depict wind information, such as wind speed and wind direction, from the profiler and from the Global Environmental Multiscale (GEM) model data. The LAP 3000 is a pulsed Doppler radar that operates in clean air. The Wind profiler data was collected January 15, 2012 through March 1, 2012 for the GPM Cold-season Precipitation Experiment (GCPEx) at the CARE site in Ontario, Canada. This dataset was collected to aid in the achievement of the over arching goal of GCPEx which is to characterize the ability of multi-frequency active and passive microwave sensors to detect and estimate falling snow.

Tags: earth-science-atmospheric-winds-atmosphere-surface-winds-wind-direction, earth-science-atmospheric-winds-atmosphere-surface-winds-wind-speed, earth-science-atmospheric-winds-atmosphere-wind-profiles, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-doppler-velocity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-radar-backscatter
Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GPM Ground Validation Global Satellite Mapping of Precipitation (GSMaP) IFloodS V1

The GPM Ground Validation Global Satellite Mapping of Precipitation (GSMaP) IFloodS dataset consists of rainfall rate estimates from the GSMaP project. The GSMaP global rain rate maps are derived by a collection of algorithms that utilize microwave (MW) radiometer data and geostationary Infrared (IR) data. The GSMaP Precipitation data product is provided on a 0.1 degree spatial resolution every hour and was made available for use during the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Ground Validation Iowa Flood Studies (IFloodS) field campaign. These data are available in netCDF-4 and binary formats from April 22, 2013 through June 30, 2013. The near real-time GSMaP data can be obtained from the JAXA GSMaP web page.

Tags: earth-science-precipitation-atmosphere-precipitation-rate
Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GPM GROUND VALIDATION HIGH ALTITUDE IMAGING WIND AND RAIN AIRBORNE PROFILER (HIWRAP) MC3E V1

The GPM Ground Validation High Altitude Imaging Wind and Rain Airborne Profiler (HIWRAP) MC3E dataset was collected by the High-Altitude Imaging Wind and Rain Airborne Profiler (HIWRAP), which is a dual-frequency (Ka- and Ku-band) conical scan system, configured with a nadir viewing antenna on the high-altitude (20 km) NASA ER-2 aircraft. It provides calibrated reflectivity and unfolded Doppler velocity. The GPM Ground Validation High Altitude Imaging Wind and Rain Airborne Profiler (HIWRAP) MC3E dataset consists of netCDF (.nc) files and images (.gif). Measurements included within the data files are merged pulse and chirp radar reflectivity profiles at 13.9 and 33.7 GHz.

Tags: earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-doppler-velocity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-radar-reflectivity
Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GPM GROUND VALIDATION GOES 13 VISIBLE AND INFRARED IMAGES MC3E V1

The GPM Ground Validation GOES 13 Visible and Infrared Images MC3E dataset was produced and archived in near real time at the Global Hydrology Research Center throughout the GPM Midlatitude Continental Convective Clouds Experiment (MC3E). These image files were created for use with the Real Time Mission Monitor (RTMM). Generally, GOES-13 images are available for all dates between May 6, 2011 and June 30, 2011 at 15 minute intervals. The GPM Ground Validation GOES-13 Visible and Infrared Images dataset files are available in PNG format and contain images over the MC3E campaign area.

Tags: earth-science-infrared-wavelengths-spectral-engineering-infrared-imagery, earth-science-infrared-wavelengths-spectral-engineering-infrared-radiance, earth-science-visible-wavelengths-spectral-engineering-visible-imagery, earth-science-visible-wavelengths-spectral-engineering-visible-radiance
Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GPM Ground Validation High Altitude Imaging Wind and Rain Airborne Profiler (HIWRAP) OLYMPEX V1a

The GPM Ground Validation High-Altitude Imaging Wind and Rain Airborne Profiler (HIWRAP) OLYMPEX dataset consists of Doppler velocity and reflectivity profiles collected by the High-Altitude Imaging Wind and Rain Airborne Profiler (HIWRAP) onboard the NASA ER-2 high-altitude research aircraft during the Global Precipitation Measurement mission (GPM) Ground Validation Olympic Mountains Experiment (OLYMPEX). The OLYMPEX field campaign took place between November 2015 and January 2016, with additional ground sampling continuing through February 2016, on the Olympic Peninsula in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. The purpose of the campaign was to provide ground-validation data for the measurements taken by instrumentation aboard the GPM Core Observatory satellite. HIWRAP is a Doppler radar that combines conical scan mode measurements at two different frequency bands (Ka- and Ku-band) and two different incidence angles (30 and 40 degrees) to obtain profiles of wind and rain. These Level 1B HIWRAP data files are available from November 10 through December 12, 2015 in netCDF-3 format.

Tags: earth-science-infrared-wavelengths-spectral-engineering-sensor-counts, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-doppler-velocity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-mean-radial-velocity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-radar-backscatter, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-radar-cross-section, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-radar-imagery, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-radar-reflectivity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-return-power, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-sigma-naught
Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GPM GROUND VALIDATION KCXX NEXRAD GCPEX V1

The GPM Ground Validation KCXX NEXRAD GCPEx dataset was collected during January 9, 2012 to March 12, 2012 for the GPM Cold-season Precipitation Experiment (GCPEx). GCPEx addressed shortcomings in GPM snowfall retrieval algorithm by collecting microphysical properties, associated remote sensing observations, and coordinated model simulations of precipitating snow. These data sets were collected toward achieving the overarching goal of GCPEx which is to characterize the ability of multi-frequency active and passive microwave sensors to detect and estimate falling snow. The Next Generation Weather Radar system (NEXRAD) is comprised of 160 Weather Surveillance Radar-1988 Doppler (WSR-88D) sites throughout the United States and select overseas locations. The GPM Ground Validation NEXRAD GCPEx data files are available as level 2 binary files and level 3 compressed binary files.

Tags: earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-mean-radial-velocity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-radar-reflectivity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-spectrum-width
Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GPM Ground Validation KCAE NEXRAD IPHEx V1

The GPM Ground Validation KCAE NEXRAD IPHEx datasets contain data from the KCAE NEXt Generation Weather RADar system (NEXRAD) instrument in operation during the Integrated Precipitation and Hydrology Experiment (IPHEx) field campaign to help support the ground validation of the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) and evaluate Quantitative Precipitation Estimation (QPE) products for hydrologic forecasting in the southeast region of the United States. NEXRAD is a network of 160 stationary S-Band radars dispersed throughout the United States and select locations abroad. These images extend from May 1, 2014 through June 12, 2014 as part of the GPM Ground Validation IPHEx datasets. The NEXRAD datasets contain browse images of base reflectivity observations in the Portable Network Graphic (PNG) format. Base radar reflectivity is the measure of transmitted power returned to the radar after intercepting a target, for example, rain droplets. This information can illustrate the amount and size distribution of water particles in a given unit volume of atmosphere.

Tags: earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-doppler-velocity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-radar-reflectivity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-spectrum-width
Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GPM GROUND VALIDATION KBOX NEXRAD GCPEX V1

The GPM Ground Validation KBOX NEXRAD GCPEx dataset was collected during February 6, 2012 to March 12, 2012 for the GPM Cold-season Precipitation Experiment (GCPEx). GCPEx addressed shortcomings in GPM snowfall retrieval algorithm by collecting microphysical properties, associated remote sensing observations, and coordinated model simulations of precipitating snow. These data sets were collected toward achieving the overarching goal of GCPEx which is to characterize the ability of multi-frequency active and passive microwave sensors to detect and estimate falling snow. The Next Generation Weather Radar system (NEXRAD) is comprised of 160 Weather Surveillance Radar-1988 Doppler (WSR-88D) sites throughout the United States and select overseas locations. The GPM Ground Validation NEXRAD GCPEx data files are available as level 2 binary files and level 3 compressed binary files.

Tags: earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-mean-radial-velocity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-radar-reflectivity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-spectrum-width
Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GPM GROUND VALIDATION KGYX NEXRAD GCPEX V1

The GPM Ground Validation KGYX NEXRAD GCPEx dataset was collected during January 9, 2012 to March 12, 2012 for the GPM Cold-season Precipitation Experiment (GCPEx). GCPEx addressed shortcomings in GPM snowfall retrieval algorithm by collecting microphysical properties, associated remote sensing observations, and coordinated model simulations of precipitating snow. These data sets were collected toward achieving the overarching goal of GCPEx which is to characterize the ability of multi-frequency active and passive microwave sensors to detect and estimate falling snow. The Next Generation Weather Radar system (NEXRAD) is comprised of 160 Weather Surveillance Radar-1988 Doppler (WSR-88D) sites throughout the United States and select overseas locations. The GPM Ground Validation NEXRAD GCPEx data files are available as level 2 binary files and level 3 compressed binary files.

Tags: earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-mean-radial-velocity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-radar-reflectivity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-spectrum-width
Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GPM GROUND VALIDATION KICT NEXRAD MC3E V1

The GPM Ground Validaiton KICT NEXRAD MC3E dataset was collected from April 22, 2011 to June 6, 2011 for the Midlatitude Continental Convective Clouds Experiment (MC3E) which took place in central Oklahoma. The overarching goal of MC3E was to provide the most complete characterization of convective cloud systems, precipitation, and the environment that has ever been obtained, providing constraints for model cumulus parameterizations and space-based rainfall retrieval algorithms over land that had never before been available. The Next Generation Weather Radar system (NEXRAD) is comprised of 160 Weather Surveillance Radar-1988 Doppler (WSR-88D) sites throughout the United States and select overseas locations. The GPM Ground Validation NEXRAD MC3E data files are available as compressed binary files.

Tags: earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-mean-radial-velocity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-radar-imagery, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-radar-reflectivity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-spectrum-width
Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GPM Ground Validation KLGX NEXRAD OLYMPEX V1

The GPM Ground Validation KLGX NEXRAD OLYMPEX dataset contains data from selected NEXt Generation Weather RADar system (NEXRAD) instruments in operation during the Olympic Mountains Experiment (OLYMPEX) field campaign to help support the ground validation of the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM). NEXRAD is a network of 160 stationary S-Band radars dispersed throughout the United States and select locations abroad. Datasets gathered from three NEXRAD stations, as listed below, extend from 22 September 2015 through 01 May 2016 as part of the GPM Ground Validation OLYMPEX data. This dataset contain browse images of base reflectivity observations in the Portable Network Graphic (PNG) format. Base radar reflectivity is the measure of transmitted power returned to the radar after intercepting a target, for example, rain droplets. This information can illustrate the amount and size distribution of water particles in a given unit volume of atmosphere.

Tags: earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-doppler-velocity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-radar-reflectivity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-spectrum-width
Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GPM Ground Validation KLTX NEXRAD IPHEx V1

The GPM Ground Validation KLTX NEXRAD IPHEx dataset contain data from the KLTX NEXt Generation Weather RADar system (NEXRAD) instrument in operation during the Integrated Precipitation and Hydrology Experiment (IPHEx) field campaign to help support the ground validation of the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) and evaluate Quantitative Precipitation Estimation (QPE) products for hydrologic forecasting in the southeast region of the United States. NEXRAD is a network of 160 stationary S-Band radars dispersed throughout the United States and select locations abroad. These images extend from May 1, 2014 through June 12, 2014 as part of the GPM Ground Validation IPHEx datasets. The NEXRAD datasets contain browse images of base reflectivity observations in the Portable Network Graphic (PNG) format. Base radar reflectivity is the measure of transmitted power returned to the radar after intercepting a target, for example, rain droplets. This information can illustrate the amount and size distribution of water particles in a given unit volume of atmosphere.

Tags: earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-doppler-velocity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-radar-reflectivity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-spectrum-width
Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GPM Ground Validation KRTX NEXRAD OLYMPEX V1

The GPM Ground Validation KRTX NEXRAD OLYMPEX dataset contains data from selected NEXt Generation Weather RADar system (NEXRAD) instruments in operation during the Olympic Mountains Experiment (OLYMPEX) field campaign to help support the ground validation of the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM). NEXRAD is a network of 160 stationary S-Band radars dispersed throughout the United States and select locations abroad. Datasets gathered from three NEXRAD stations, as listed below, extend from 03 November 2015 through 01 May 2016 as part of the GPM Ground Validation OLYMPEX data. This dataset contain browse images of base reflectivity observations in the Portable Network Graphic (PNG) format. Base radar reflectivity is the measure of transmitted power returned to the radar after intercepting a target, for example, rain droplets. This information can illustrate the amount and size distribution of water particles in a given unit volume of atmosphere.

Tags: earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-doppler-velocity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-radar-reflectivity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-spectrum-width
Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GPM GROUND VALIDATION KAPX NEXRAD GCPEX V1

The GPM Ground Validation KAPX NEXRAD GCPEx dataset was collected during January 9, 2012 to March 12, 2012 for the GPM Cold-season Precipitation Experiment (GCPEx). GCPEx addressed shortcomings in GPM snowfall retrieval algorithm by collecting microphysical properties, associated remote sensing observations, and coordinated model simulations of precipitating snow. This data set were collected toward achieving the overarching goal of GCPEx which is to characterize the ability of multi-frequency active and passive microwave sensors to detect and estimate falling snow. The Next Generation Weather Radar system (NEXRAD) is comprised of 160 Weather Surveillance Radar-1988 Doppler (WSR-88D) sites throughout the United States and select overseas locations. The GPM Ground Validation NEXRAD GCPEx datasets include data files and browse image files. These data files are available as level 2 binary files and level 3 compressed binary files.

Tags: earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-mean-radial-velocity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-radar-reflectivity, earth-science-radar-spectral-engineering-spectrum-width
Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration