Validation / intercomparison of satellite precipitation estimates over Japan

by the GSMaP (Global Satellite Mapping of Precipitation) Team

Japanese rainfall validation:
Validation results for daily precipitation estimates
Legacy validation results (before Dec. 01, 2020)

Sponsoring Agency:
JAXA PMM
Period Support: April 2011 -

Sponsoring Agency:
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Environment Fund
Period Support: April 2008 -
March 2011

Quick links:

International Workshop on the Production, Evaluation, and Application of Satellite-Based Global Precipitation Maps February 2-3, 2010:
Workshop Website

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

Description of the IPWG:
IPWG Validation Page

Description of the PEHRPP:
PEHRPP Project Website

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