Global precipitation measurement (GPM) mission and its application for flood monitoring

Misako Kachi; Riko Oki; Shuji Shimizu; Masahiro Kojima

doi:10.1117/12.694043

30 November 2006 Global precipitation measurement (GPM) mission and its application for flood monitoring

Misako Kachi, Riko Oki, Shuji Shimizu, Masahiro Kojima

Proceedings Volume 6407, GEOSS and Next-Generation Sensors and Missions; 64070A (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.694043
Event: SPIE Asia-Pacific Remote Sensing, 2006, Goa, India

Abstract

The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission is an expanded follow-on mission of the current Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM). The concept of GPM is, 1) TRMM-like, non-sun-synchronous core satellite carrying the Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) to be developed by Japan and a microwave radiometer to be developed by United States, and 2) constellation of satellites in polar orbit, each carrying a microwave radiometer provided by international partner. The constellation system of GPM will make it possible every three-hour global precipitation measurement. Because of its concept on focusing high-accurate and high-frequent global precipitation observation, GPM has a unique position among future Earth observation missions. GPM international partnerships will embody concept of GEOSS. Observation data acquired by the GPM mission are expected to be used for both Earth environmental research and various societal benefit areas. One of most expected application fields is weather prediction. Use of high-frequent observation in numerical weather prediction models will improve weather forecasting especially for extreme events such as tropical cyclones and heavy rain. Another example is application to flood monitoring and forecasting. Recent increasing needs of real-time flood information required from many countries especially in Asia will strongly support operational application of GPM products in this field.

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Misako Kachi, Riko Oki, Shuji Shimizu, and Masahiro Kojima "Global precipitation measurement (GPM) mission and its application for flood monitoring", Proc. SPIE 6407, GEOSS and Next-Generation Sensors and Missions, 64070A (30 November 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.694043

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