Joel Susskind

TL;DR: The Global Precipitation Climatology Project (GPCP) version 2 Monthly Precise Analysis as discussed by the authors is a merged analysis that incorporates precipitation estimates from low-orbit satellite microwave data, geosynchronous-orbit-satellite infrared data, and rain gauge observations.

TL;DR: One-degree daily (1DD) technique is described for producing globally complete daily estimates of precipitation on a 1 deg x 1 deg lat/long grid from currently available observational data as mentioned in this paper.

TL;DR: Based on the excellent radiometric and spectral performance demonstrated by AIRS during prelaunch testing, it is expected the assimilation of AIRS data into the numerical weather forecast to result in significant forecast range and reliability improvements.

TL;DR: New state-of-the-art methodology is described to analyze the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder/Advanced Microwave Sounding Unit/Humidity Sounder for Brazil (AIRS/AMSU/HSB) data in the presence of multiple cloud formations, suggesting clear column radiances can be reconstructed under partial cloud cover with an accuracy comparable to single spot channel noise in the temperature and water vapor sounding regions.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the performance of AIRS and examine how it is meeting its operational and research objectives based on the experience of more than 2 years with AIRS data.