Summary (Summary adapted from the LIS ATBD pdf file and the Goddard DAAC web site)
The Lightning Imaging Sensor (LIS) Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document (ATBD) defines and describes in detail the algorithm that processes the LIS data into the basic HDF (Hierarchical Data Format) orbit granule data storage structure (a level 1B/2A data product).
The LIS ... is an Earth Observing System (EOS) instrument on the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) platform designed to acquire and investigate the distribution and variability of total lightning (i.e., cloud-to-ground and intracloud) on a global basis. Because lightning activity is associated with thunderstorms that produce heavy rainfall, measurements of this activity can be used to increase our knowledge of the distribution, structure, and variability of thunderstorms and thus increase our understanding of climate variations.
Data from TRMM are archived and distributed by the Goddard Space Flight Center Earth Sciences Distributed Active Archive Center (GES DAAC). Data beginning September 1, 1998 have been approved for formal release. Also available, on an interim basis (i.e., not reprocessed), is an initial set of TRMM data products (with acquisition dates of June 1 through August 31). Data can be accessed from the DAAC's TRMM Data Search and Order Web Interface*.
Link:
GET DATA
Description:
Lightning Imaging Sensor (LIS) data products can be ordered from the Global
Hydrology Resource Center web site.
Link:
VIEW RELATED INFORMATION
Description:
Algorithm Theoretical Basis Documents (ATBDs) are being developed for every EOS
instrument product, although some ATBDs address more than one product, and some
products are addressed by more than one ATBD. ATBDs typically provide the
theoretical basis, both the physical theory and the mathematical procedures and
possible assumptions being applied, for the calculations that have to be made
to convert the radiances received by the instruments to geophysical quantities.
The geophysical quantities are then available to the scientific community for
studies of the various characteristics of the Earth system.
Quality This service is best suited for scientists and reasearchers.
Access Constraints All ATBDs are provided in PDF format which can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat. Adobe Acrobat is a freely downloadable document viewer.
Data from TRMM are archived and distributed by the Goddard Space Flight Center Earth Sciences Distributed Active Archive Center (GES DAAC). Data beginning September 1, 1998 have been approved for formal release. Also available, on an interim basis (i.e., not reprocessed), is an initial set of TRMM data products (with acquisition dates of June 1 through August 31). Data can be accessed from the DAAC's TRMM Data Search and Order Web Interface at http: //daac.gsfc.nasa.gov.
Name:
DR. MICHAEL
D.
KING
Phone:
301-614-5636
Fax:
301-614-5620
Email:
michael.d.king at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA
Goddard Space Flight Center
Mailstop 610.0 City:
Greenbelt
Province or State:
MD
Postal Code:
20771
Country:
USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media:
electronic
Distribution_Size:
1274KB
Distribution_Format:
pdf
Personnel
TYLER
B.
STEVENS Role:
SERF AUTHOR
Phone:
(301) 614-6898
Fax:
301-614-5268
Email:
Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Global Change Master Directory City:
Greenbelt
Province or State:
MD
Postal Code:
20771
Country:
USA
HUGH
J.
CHRISTIAN Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone:
256-961-7828
Fax:
256-961-7723
Email:
hugh.christian at msfc.nasa.gov
Contact Address:
Global Hydrology and Climate Center
NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center
320 Sparkman Drive City:
Huntsville
Province or State:
AL
Postal Code:
35805
Country:
USA
Publications/References An extensive list of references is available on page 51 of the LIS ATBD pdf file.
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