| Instrument: DPR : Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar |
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Associated Platforms GPM Related Data Sets View all records related to this instrument Description The DPR is a spaceborne precipitation radar capable of making accurate rainfall measurements. The DPR is expected to be more sensitive than its TRMM predecessor especially in the measurement of light rainfall and snowfall in the high latitude regions. Rain/snow determination is expected to be accomplished by using the differential attenuation between the Ku-band and the Ka-band frequencies. The variable pulse repetition frequency (VPRF) technique is also expected to increase the number of samples at each IFOV to realize a 0.2 mm/h sensitivity. Information provided by http://pmm.nasa.gov/GPM/flight-project/DPR Online Resources http://pmm.nasa.gov/GPM/flight-project/DPR |
