The main aim of the project “Use of the MSG SEVIRI channels in a combined SSM/I, TRMM and geostationary IR method for rapid updates of rainfall” (EURAINSAT) is the set up of algorithms for rapid-update of satellite rainfall estimations at the geostationary spatial and temporal scales. The new channels available with the Spinning Enhanced Visible and Infrared Imager (SEVIRI) radiometer in the visible, near infrared and infrared portions of the spectrum provide new insights into the microphysical and dynamic structure of precipitating clouds thus allowing for a more precise identification of precipitation intensities. Passive microwave radiometers on board low Earth orbiting satellites are used to determine information on the vertical cloud structure.
EURAINSAT - Looking into the future of satellite rainfall estimation
PORCU', Federico;
2001
Abstract
The main aim of the project “Use of the MSG SEVIRI channels in a combined SSM/I, TRMM and geostationary IR method for rapid updates of rainfall” (EURAINSAT) is the set up of algorithms for rapid-update of satellite rainfall estimations at the geostationary spatial and temporal scales. The new channels available with the Spinning Enhanced Visible and Infrared Imager (SEVIRI) radiometer in the visible, near infrared and infrared portions of the spectrum provide new insights into the microphysical and dynamic structure of precipitating clouds thus allowing for a more precise identification of precipitation intensities. Passive microwave radiometers on board low Earth orbiting satellites are used to determine information on the vertical cloud structure.I documenti in SFERA sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
