Improving Infrared-Based Precipitation Retrieval Algorithms Using Multi-Spectral Satellite Imagery

This thesis transforms satellite precipitation estimation through the integration of a multi-sensor, multi-channel approach to current precipitation estimation algorithms, and provides more accurate readings of precipitation data from space.

Using satellite data to estimate precipitation from space overcomes the limitation of ground-based observations in terms of availability over remote areas and oceans as well as spatial coverage. However, the accuracy of satellite-based estimates still need to be improved.

The approach introduced in this thesis takes advantage of the recent NASA satellites in observing clouds and precipitation. In addition, machine-learning techniques are also employed to make the best use of remotely-sensed "big data." The results provide a significant improvement in detecting non-precipitating areas and reducing false identification of precipitation.

Nominated by the University of California, Irvine, USA, as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis Presents data sets that reduce false rain signals in satellite precipitation measurements Provides advances in the accuracy of satellite-based precipitation estimation Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Introduction to the Current States of Satellite Precipitation Products.- False Alarm in Satellite Precipitation Data.- Satellite Observations.- Reducing False Rain in Satellite Precipitation Products Using CloudSat Cloud Classification Maps and MODIS Multi-Spectral Images.- Integration of CloudSat Precipitation Profile in Reduction of False Rain.- Cloud Classification and its Application in Reducing False Rain.- Summary and Conclusions.