Report of the Science Steering Group for a Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM)
Title | Report of the Science Steering Group for a Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) PDF eBook |
Author | Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission. Science Steering Group |
Publisher | |
Pages | 108 |
Release | 1988 |
Genre | Government publications |
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"The Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), a satellite program now being studied jointly by the United States and Japan, would carry out the systematic study of tropical rainfall required for major strides in weather and climate research ... This report presents the scientific justification for TRMM and outlines the implementation process for the scientific community."--Preface.
TRMM
Title | TRMM PDF eBook |
Author | J. Simpson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 94 |
Release | 1988 |
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Report of the Science Steering Group for a Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM)
Title | Report of the Science Steering Group for a Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) PDF eBook |
Author | Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission. Science Steering Group |
Publisher | |
Pages | 108 |
Release | 1988 |
Genre | Government publications |
ISBN |
"The Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), a satellite program now being studied jointly by the United States and Japan, would carry out the systematic study of tropical rainfall required for major strides in weather and climate research ... This report presents the scientific justification for TRMM and outlines the implementation process for the scientific community."--Preface.
Assessment of the Benefits of Extending the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission
Title | Assessment of the Benefits of Extending the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission PDF eBook |
Author | National Research Council |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 116 |
Release | 2006-08-22 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0309180597 |
Launched jointly in 1997 by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) is a satellite mission that placed a unique suite of instruments, including the first precipitation radar, in space. These instruments are used to monitor and predict tropical cyclone tracks and intensity, estimate rainfall, and monitor climate variability (precipitation and sea surface temperature). TRMM has been collecting data for seven years; this data is used by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, the National Center for Environmental Prediction, and the National Hurricane Center, among others worldwide. In July 2004, NASA announced that it would terminate TRMM in August 2004. At the request of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the White House, and the science community, NASA agreed to continue TRMM operations through the end of 2004. Meanwhile, NASA asked a National Research Council (NRC) committee to provide advice on the benefits of keeping TRMM in operation beyond 2004. After holding a workshop with a number of experts in the field, the committee found that TRMM will contribute significantly to operations and science if the mission is extended; and therefore, strongly recommends continued operation of TRMM with the caveat that cost and risk will need to be further examined before a final decision about the future of TRMM can be made.
Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) Science
Title | Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) Science PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 48 |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | Rain and rainfall |
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Passive Microwave Remote Sensing of the Earth
Title | Passive Microwave Remote Sensing of the Earth PDF eBook |
Author | Eugene A. Sharkov |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 648 |
Release | 2003-12-16 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 9783540439462 |
The most comprehensive description of the physical foundations of methods and instruments in the fields of passive remote sensing applied to investigations of the Earth, Solar system bodies and space. Emphasis is placed on the physical aspects necessary to judge the possibilities and limitations of passive remote sensing methods in specific observation cases. Numerous practical applications and illustrations are given referring to airspace up-to-date experiments. Due to the lack in traditional separation on methods and instruments of remote sensing of the Earth and outerterrestrial space this book aims to supply more information in this field.
Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
Title | Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1240 |
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Genre | Government publications |
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