GPM Ground Validation C-Band Radar Data for Light Precipitation Experiment

October 19, 2010 data from the Korpo dual-polarimetric C-Band Doppler radar in Finland is included in this dataset. It was collected during the GPM mission's Light Precipitation Validation Experiment field campaign around the Gulf of Finland. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration provides this radar reflectivity data in RAW and UF formats to improve satellite precipitation algorithms.

Use Cases

• Validating and improving Global Precipitation Measurement satellite algorithms for light rainfall.
• Analyzing dual-polarimetric radar reflectivity characteristics of light precipitation systems.
• Studying the microphysics and structure of high-latitude precipitation events.

Strengths

• Data originates from a specific, documented field campaign (LPVEx) with a clear scientific objective.
• Provides dual-polarimetric C-Band radar measurements, offering detailed precipitation information.
• Cross-platform presence on Data.gov and NASA Earthdata indicates recognized importance.

Limitations

• Row count, dataset size, and specific column names are unknown across all sources.
• Temporal coverage is limited to a single day (October 19, 2010).
• Sources conflict on the 'last updated' metadata (2010 vs. 2026), creating uncertainty about provenance updates.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Collected by the Korpo (KOR) dual-polarimetric C-Band Doppler radar during the LPVEx field campaign.

Time Range

2010-10-19

Freshness

2026-03-13 02:26:37.054577

Geography

Korpo, Finland, and the surrounding Gulf of Finland region.