GPM Validation Strategy
Confidence
sanity checks
GPM
Satellite
Data
Streams
Continuous
Synthesis
error variances
precip trends
Calibration
High Latitude Snow
Research
Quality
Data
Algorithm
Improvements
Research
cloud macrophysics cloud microphysics
cloud-radiation
modeling
FC Data
Supersite Products
II. GPM Supersites
_ Basic Rainfall Validation
hi-lo res guage/disdrometer networks
polarametric Radar system
_ Accurate Physical Validation
scientists & technicians staff
data acquisition & computer facility
meteorological sensor system
upfacing multifreq radiometer system
Do/DSD variability/vertical structure
convective/stratiform partitioning
III. GPM Field Campaigns
_ GPM Supersites
cloud/ precip/radiation/dynamics processes
_ GPM Alg Problem/Bias Regions
targeted to specific problems
I. Basic Rainfall Validation
_Raingauges/Radars
new/existing gauge networks
new/existing radar networks
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