TRMM Microwave Imager (TMI) Level 3 Monthly 0.5 degree x 0.5 degree Profiling V7 (3A12) at GES DISC
Entry ID: GES_DISC_TRMM_3A12_V7

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Summary
Abstract: This document provides basic information on 3A12, TMI Monthly 0.5 deg. x 0.5 deg. Profiling. Algorithm 3A12 produces global 0.5 deg. x 0.5 deg. monthly gridded means using 2A12 data. Vertical hydrometeor profiles and surface rainfall means are computed. Various pixel counts are also reported. The granule size is one month.This document provides basic information on 3A12, TMI Monthly 0.5 deg. x 0.5 deg. Profiling. Algorithm 3A12 produces global 0.5 deg. x 0.5 deg. monthly gridded means using 2A12 data. Vertical hydrometeor profiles and surface rainfall means are computed. Various pixel counts are also reported. The granule size is one month.

The average operating altitude for TRMM was changed from 350 to 403 km during the period of August 7-24, 2001. This orbit boost maneuver extended the mission life significantly. All post-boost data products had been released by the TRMM Science Project, as of early December 2001. All TRMM data products (post- and pre-boost) are available via the TRMM data search-and-order system at http://mirador.gsfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/mirador/presentNavigation.pl?tree=project&project=TRMM . The time period before August 7, 2001 is referred to as pre-boost, and the time period after August 24, 2001 is referred to as post-boost.

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Link: GET DATA > OPENDAP DATA (DODS)
Description: OPeNDAP Earth Science Data TRMM 3A12


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Description: Access dataset TRMM Monthly 0.5 degree x 0.5 degree mean 2A12, profile, and surface rainfall (3A12)


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Description: The Mirador Earth Science Data Search Tool includes TRMM 3A12, TRMM Microwave Imager (TMI) Level 3 Monthly 0.5 degree x 0.5 degree Profiling Product. Mirador features include location and event gazetteers.


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Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION
Description: Information and data access for all of the Goddard DAAC's hydrology data holdings, including TRMM data from the TMI, Precipitation Radar (PR) and Visible and Infrared Scanner (VIRS) instruments, the Ground Validation (GV) radar data, and ancillary and correlative data products.


Geographic Coverage
 N: 40.0 S: -40.0  E: 180.0  W: -180.0
 Min Altitude: SURFACE  Max Altitude: 18 KM

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: TRMM Science Data and Information System (TSDIS) and the TRMM Office
Dataset Title: TRMM Microwave Imager (TMI) Level 3 Monthly 0.5 degree x 0.5 degree Profiling V7 (3A12) at GES DISC
Version: 7
Online Resource: http://mirador.gsfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/mirador/presentNavigation.pl?t...


Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1997-12-01


Location Keywords
GEOGRAPHIC REGION > TROPICS


Data Resolution
Latitude Resolution: 0.5 degree
Longitude Resolution: 0.5 degree
Temporal Resolution: Monthly


Science Keywords
ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE >TEMPERATURE PROFILES    [Definition]
ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC WATER VAPOR >WATER VAPOR PROFILES    [Definition]
ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC WINDS >CONVECTION    [Definition]
ATMOSPHERE >CLOUDS >CLOUD MICROPHYSICS >CLOUD LIQUID WATER/ICE    [Definition]
ATMOSPHERE >CLOUDS >CLOUD MICROPHYSICS >CLOUD PRECIPITABLE WATER    [Definition]
ATMOSPHERE >PRECIPITATION >PRECIPITATION RATE    [Definition]
ATMOSPHERE >PRECIPITATION >RAIN    [Definition]
ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC RADIATION >ATMOSPHERIC HEATING    [Definition]


ISO Topic Category
CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE


Platform
TRMM >Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission    [Information]


Instrument
TMI >TRMM Microwave Imager    [Information]


Project
EOSDIS >Earth Observing System Data Information System    [Information]
ESIP >Earth Science Information Partners Program    [Information]
TRMM >Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission Project    [Information]
CWIC >CEOS WGISS Integrated Catalog    [Information]


Use Constraints
The distribution of this data set is funded by NASA's Earth Science Enterprise (ESE). The data are not copyrighted; however, we request that when you publish data or results using these data, please acknowledge as follows:

The data used in this study were acquired as part of the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM). The algorithms were developed by the TRMM Science Team. The data were processed by the TRMM Science Data and Information System (TSDIS) and the TRMM Office; they are archived and distributed by the Goddard Distributed Active Archive Center. TRMM is an international project jointly sponsored by the Japan National Space Development Agency (NASDA) and the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Office of Earth Sciences.

Please send a copy of your publication to Help Desk, Goddard DAAC, Code 610.2, NASA GSFC, Greenbelt, MD 20771 or email the reference of your publication to help@daac.gsfc.nasa.gov.


Keywords
surface rain
cloud liquid water content
latent heat
NpixTotal
EOSDIS


Data Set Progress
IN WORK


Originating Center
NASA GSFC GES DISC


Data Center
Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center (formerly Goddard DAAC), Global Change Data Center, Earth Sciences Division, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA    [Information]
Data Center URL: http://disc.gsfc.nasa.gov/

Data Center Personnel
Name: GES DISC HELP DESK SUPPORT GROUP
Phone: 301-614-5224
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: gsfc-help-disc at lists.nasa.gov
Contact Address:
Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center
Code 610.2
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA



Distribution
Distribution_Media: Online (HTTP)
Distribution_Size: Compressed: ~27 MB; Original: ~36 MB
Distribution_Format: HDF
Fees: No Fee


Personnel
GES DISC HELP DESK SUPPORT GROUP
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 301-614-5224
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: gsfc-help-disc at lists.nasa.gov
Contact Address:
Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center
Code 610.2
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA


HYDROLOGY DATA SUPPORT TEAM
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-5165
Fax: (301) 614-5268
Email: gsfc-help-disc at lists.nasa.gov
Contact Address:
Hydrology Data Support Team, Code 610.2
Goddard Space Flight Center
City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA


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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2011-07-19
Last DIF Revision Date: 2013-03-22

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