MSWEP: 3-hourly 0.25° global gridded precipitation (1979–2015) by merging gauge, satellite, and reanalysis data
Joint Research Centre · Australian National University · +4 more institutions
Abstract
Abstract. Current global precipitation (P) datasets do not take full advantage of the complementary nature of satellite and reanalysis data. Here, we present Multi-Source Weighted-Ensemble Precipitation (MSWEP) version 1.1, a global P dataset for the period 1979–2015 with a 3-hourly temporal and 0.25° spatial resolution, specifically designed for hydrological modeling. The design philosophy of MSWEP was to optimally merge the highest quality P data sources available as a function of timescale and location. The long-term mean of MSWEP was based on the CHPclim dataset but replaced with more accurate regional datasets where available. A correction for gauge under-catch and orographic effects was introduced by…
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Authors
7- HEHylke E. BeckCorresponding
Joint Research Centre
- AIAlbert I. J. M. van DijkCorresponding
Australian National University
- VLVincenzo LevizzaniCorresponding
Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, National Research Council
- JSJaap SchellekensCorresponding
Deltares
- DGDiego G. MirallesCorresponding
Ghent University
Topics & keywords
- Orography
- Environmental science
- Satellite
- Meteorology
- Rain gauge
- Cru
- Precipitation
- Global Precipitation Measurement