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Precipitation Retrieval From Spaceborne Microwave Radiometers and Combined Sensors

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Remote Sensing of Atmosphere and Ocean from Space: Models, Instruments and Techniques

Part of the book series: Advances in Global Change Research ((AGLO,volume 13))

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Applications of space-based microwave radiometry to precipitation retrieval is addressed, focusing on model-based inversion techniques and optimal combination with other satellite sensors. Statistical integration of microwave radiometers with space-borne radars and thermal infrared radiometers is sketched. Examples of measurements and products are shown to emphasize the physical background of combined techniques. The concept of the newly approved NASA/NASDA Global Precipitation Mission (GPM), considered to be the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission follow-on international space program on precipitation remote sensing, is finally illustrated together with concluding remarks on current status of precipitation retrieval.

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  1. Centre of Excellence CETEMPS, University of ĽAquila, ĽAquila, Italy

    Frank S. Marzano, Alberto Mugnai & F. Joseph Turk

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    Frank S. Marzano, Alberto Mugnai & F. Joseph Turk

  3. Naval Research Laboratory, Monterey, California, USA

    Frank S. Marzano, Alberto Mugnai & F. Joseph Turk

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Marzano, F.S., Mugnai, A., Turk, F.J. (2002). Precipitation Retrieval From Spaceborne Microwave Radiometers and Combined Sensors. In: Marzano, F.S., Visconti, G. (eds) Remote Sensing of Atmosphere and Ocean from Space: Models, Instruments and Techniques. Advances in Global Change Research, vol 13. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48150-2_8

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