Resources for Modelers, Algorithm Developers and Users of Remote Sensing Data
The International Precipitation Working Group (IPWG) aims at an improvement of co-operation between established and training of young scientists in the field of precipitation modeling and retrieval using satellite data and data assimilation. During the first and second IPWG workshops in 2002 and 2004, dedicated working groups recommended to provide generally accessible resources for modelers, algorithm developers and users of passive microwave remote sensing data via its web site.
This page provides information on important themes related to precipitation modelling and retrieval as well as data assimilation.
| Radiative Transfer | ||
| Specific themes | Resources | Developer/contact person |
| RTTOV | Radiation Transfer Model software | NWP SAF Helpdesk |
| Community Radiative Transfer Model (CRTM) | Radiation Transfer Model software | P. van Delst |
| Microwave Radiative Transfer Program (TBSCAT) | Explanatory Text, software via e-mail | P. Rosenkranz |
| Comparison of simulated with co-located satellite millimeter-wave observations | Explanatory Text | D. H. Staelin |
| Deconvolution techniques | ||
| Specific themes | Resources | Developer/contact person |
| Deconvolution of microwave radiance data | - | R. Bennartz |
| Surface emissivity | ||
| Specific themes | Resources | Developer/contact person |
| TELSEM | Data set and code | C. Prigent |
| Models ocean | - | S. English |
| Models land | - | F. Weng |
| Data Fusion | ||
| Specific themes | Resources | Developer/contact person |
| Morphing | - | B. Joyce |
| Blending | - | J. Turk, C. Kidd |
| Retrieval Techniques | ||
| Specific themes | Resources | Developer/contact person |
| General | - | W. Olson, G. Skofronick-Jackson |
| Snowfall | - | G. Liu |
| Passive-active microwave sensor combination | - | C. Kummerow, W. Olson |
| Sensitivity of millimeter-wave precipitation retrieval accuracy to physical assumptions | Explanatory Text | D. H. Staelin |
| Data Assimilation (global) NWP model | ||
| Specific themes | Resources | Developer/contact person |
| - | P. Bauer, G. Deblonde | |
| New instruments | ||
| Specific themes | Resources | Developer/contact person |
| Experimental instruments | - | P. Rosenkranz, V. Leslie |
| Channel optimization | - | A. Lipton |
| Precipitation retrieval accuracies for geo-microwave sounders | Explanatory Text | D. H. Staelin |
| Cloud Dynamics and Radiation Database System | Web site | G. J. Tripoli |
| Data visualization and analysis tools | ||
| Specific themes | Resources | Developer/contact person |
| Giovanni | Web Application | L. Chiu |
