Comparison and Validation of Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) Rainfall Algorithms in Tropical Cyclones
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- 2012-11-05
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Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) rainfall retrieval algorithms are evaluated in tropical cyclones (TCs). Differences between the Precipitation Radar (PR) and TRMM Microwave Imager (TMI) retrievals are found to be related to the storm region (inner core vs. rainbands) and the convective nature of the precipitation as measured by radar reflectivity and ice scattering signature. In landfalling TCs, the algorithms perform differently depending on whether the rainfall is located over ocean, land, or coastal surfaces. Various statistical techniques are applied to quantify these differences and identify the discrepancies in rainfall detection and intensity. Ground validation is accomplished by comparing the landfalling storms over the Southeast US to the NEXRAD Multisensor Precipitation Estimates (MPE) Stage-IV product. Numerous recommendations are given to algorithm users and developers for applying and interpreting these algorithms in areas of heavy and widespread tropical rainfall such as tropical cyclones.
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Zagrodnik, Joseph P
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- Florida International University Libraries
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- Tropical Cyclones
Rainfall
Remote Sensing
Hurricanes
Flooding
Hydrology
Landfall
TRMM
Precipitation Radar
Convection
Atmospheric Sciences
Meteorology
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- Zagrodnik, Joseph P. Comparison and Validation of Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) Rainfall Algorithms in Tropical Cyclones. 2012-11-05. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America, https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/903. (Accessed March 29, 2024.)
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- Zagrodnik, Joseph P, (2012-11-05) Comparison and Validation of Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) Rainfall Algorithms in Tropical Cyclones. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America, https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/903
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- Zagrodnik, Joseph P. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America <https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/903>.