Precipitation Science
Measurement, Remote Sensing, Microphysics and Modeling
Published on 11. November 2021
870 pages
978-0-12-822937-8 (ISBN)
Description
Precipitation Science: Measurement, Remote Sensing, Microphysics and Modeling
addresses the latest key concerns for researchers in precipitation science, mainly observing, measuring, modeling and forecasting. Using case studies and global examples, the book demonstrates how researchers are addressing these issues using state-of-the-art methods and models to improve accuracy and output across the field. In the process, it covers such topics as discrepancies between models and observations, precipitation estimations, error assessment, droplet size distributions, and using data in forecasting and simulations. Other sections cover improved standard approaches, novel approaches, and coverage of a variety of topics such as climatology, data records, and more.
By providing comprehensive coverage of the most up-to-date approaches to understanding, modeling, and predicting precipitation, this book offers researchers in atmospheric science, hydrology and meteorology with a comprehensive resource for improving outcomes and advancing knowledge.
- Provides updated and novel approaches to key issues in precipitation research
- Offers practical knowledge through global examples and case studies
- Includes full-color visuals to enhance comprehension of key concepts
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Content
Part 1 Precipitation Measurement1. Accuracy assessment and intercomparison of precipitation measurement instruments2. Application of underwater passive acoustic measurements of ocean sound in precipitation estimation3. Quality control and verification of precipitation observations, estimates, and forecasts4. Insights on a global Extreme Rainfall Detection System
Part 2 Precipitation Remote Sensing5. Evaluation of high-resolution satellite precipitation data over the Mediterranean Region6. Fundamental satellite precipitation data records7. The potential of using satellite-related precipitation data sources in arid regions8. Monitoring precipitation from space: progress, challenges, and opportunities9. Satellite hail detection10. Development of a precipitation-retrieval scheme for cross-track passive microwave sounding instruments11. Evaluation of high-resolution satellite precipitation over the global oceans12. Recent advances and challenges in satellite-based snowfall detection and estimation13. Errors and uncertainties associated with quasiglobal satellite precipitation products14. Performance assessment of merged multisatellite precipitation datasets over diverse climate and complex topography
Part 3 Precipitation microphysics15. Melting of atmospheric ice particles16. Variability of raindrop size distribution as characterized by the generalized gamma formulation17. Rainfall microphysical characterization over the Mediterranean area during the GPM era18. Cloud processes of the main precipitating systems over continental tropical regions
Part 4 Precipitation Modeling20. Precipitation in Earth system models: advances and limitations21. Improvement of quantitative precipitation forecast at the short range through lightning data assimilation22. Multiplatform hydrometeorological analysis of a flash flood event23. Radar data assimilation in numerical weather prediction models24. Direct assimilation of radar reflectivity volumes in COSMO?LETKF25. Enhancing data assimilation of GPM observations
