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Precipitation measurement using DMSP SSM/I data and the third precipitation intercomparison project (PIP-3)

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The Defense Meteorological Satetlite Program (DMSP) is described and information is provided about the spacecraft, its environment, ground data system, global visible and infrared cloud data, The Third precipitation Intercomparison Project (PIP-3) objectives, principles of operation, serisof specifications and calibration ittformation of the SSM/I are discussed. Finally, some results of the Third Precipitation Intercornparison Project are presented.

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  1. Department of Applied Physics & Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, University of Dundee, Dundee DD1 4HN, Scotland, UK

    M L Nirala & A P Cracknell

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Nirala, M.L., Cracknell, A.P. Precipitation measurement using DMSP SSM/I data and the third precipitation intercomparison project (PIP-3). J Indian Soc Remote Sens 26, 121–128 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03026669

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