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Record Search Query: [Sensor_Name: Short_Name='RADAR']
3A54: Monthly 2 km Ground Radar Site Rain Map
Entry ID: GES_DISC_TRMM_3A54_V5

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Summary
Abstract: The purpose of the TRMM Ground Validation (GV) program is to develop
validation methods and to obtain reliable surface-based data during
the TRMM mission, with which the TRMM satellite measurements can be
verified.

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Related URL
Link: GET DATA > MIRADOR
Description: Mirador search for TRMM data

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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.
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Caption:  3A54 2005/06/01 Houston, Texas, Radar Site Monthly Rainfall Accumulation
Description:  Radar Site Monthly Rainfall Accumulation from Houston, TX radar

 
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 40.0   S: -40.0   E: 180.0   W: -180.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: NASA,JAXA, Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM)
Dataset Title: 3A54: Monthly 2 km Ground Radar Site Rain Map
Version: 5
Online Resource: http://mirador.gsfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/mirador/homepageAlt.pl?keyword...
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1997-11-01
Location Keywords
Data Resolution
Latitude Resolution: 2 Km
Longitude Resolution: 2 Km
Horizontal Resolution Range: 1 km - < 10 km or approximately .01 degree - < .09 degree
Science Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Platform
GROUND STATIONS Ancillary Description
Instrument
RADAR > Radio Detection and Ranging Ancillary Description
Project
Ancillary Keywords
Data Set Progress
IN WORK
Originating Center
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 Supplemental Info
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: ftp
Distribution Size: average file size: 98 KB compressed
Distribution Format: HDF
Fees: none
Personnel
HYDROLOGY DATA SUPPORT TEAM
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
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
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2007-03-09
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-08-26

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