GPM Ground Validation: Pluvio Precipitation Gauge Data from UConn

Precipitation gauge data collected for the validation of NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission. The dataset is published by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and was last updated in March 2026. Its specific temporal and geographic coverage, as well as its volume, are not detailed in the available metadata.

Use Cases

• Validate satellite-derived precipitation products from the GPM mission (inferred from domain, verify after download)
• Analyze ground-level precipitation rates and patterns (inferred from domain, verify after download)
• Calibrate hydrological or climate models with in-situ precipitation measurements (inferred from domain, verify after download)

Strengths

• Published by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a highly authoritative source.
• Last updated on 2026-03-13 02:20:36.789090, indicating recent maintenance.

Limitations

• Metadata is minimal; actual content requires verification after download.
• Row count, file size, and column definitions are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Primary file formats are PDF and ISO, which may require specific tools for data extraction and analysis.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Likely contains ground-based measurements from Pluvio gauges for satellite validation.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 02:20:36.789090

Geography

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