Evaluation of CMORPH, PERSIANN-CDR, CHIRPS V2.0, TMPA 3B42 V7, and GPM IMERG V6 Satellite Precipitation Datasets in Arabian Arid Regions

• Published in: Water (Basel) Vol. 15; no. 1; p. 92
• Main Authors: Helmi, Ahmed M., Abdelhamed, Mohamed S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.01.2023
• Subjects: Accuracy; Analysis; Anomalies; Aquatic resources; Arid regions; Arid zones; China; CHIRPS V2.0; Climatic conditions; CMORPH; Datasets; Error analysis; False alarms; Gauges; GPM IMERG V6; Hydrology; Meteorological satellites; PERSIANN-CDR; Precipitation; Rain; Rain and rainfall; Rain gauges; Rainfall; Rainfall measurement; satellite precipitation data; Saudi Arabia; Statistical analysis; TMPA 3B42 V7; Topography; Water depth; Water resources; Saudi Arabia; China; Arabian Peninsula; California; United States > US; Egypt

Rainfall depth is a crucial parameter in water resources and hydrological studies. Rain gauges provide the most reliable point-based rainfall estimates. However, they do not have a proper density/distribution to provide sufficient rainfall measurements in many areas, especially in arid regions. To e...