Validation / intercomparison of satellite precipitation estimates over Japan

by the GSMaP (Global Satellite Mapping of Precipitation) Team

Japanese rainfall validation:
Verification results for daily precipitation estimates

Sponsoring Agency:
MITSUI&CO., LTD.
Period Support: April 2008 -
March 2011

Sponsoring Agency:
JST-CREST
Period Support: November 2002 - October 2007

Quick links:

Introduction of the Activities of the GSMaP Team:
GSMaP Project website

Description of the IPWG:
IPWG Validation page
IPWG Validation / Intercomparison Project home page

Description of the PEHRPP:
PEHRPP Project Website

Other regional rainfall validations:
BMRC Precipitation Verification Page - Verification of satellite precipitation estimates over Australia
Univ. Maryland Precipitation Validation Page - Validation of satellite precipitation estimates over the US
Univ. Birmingham Precipitation Validation Page - Validation of satellite precipitation estimates over Europe
Univ. Maryland Precipitation Validation Page - Validation of satellite precipitation estimates over South America