Abstract
Accurate estimation of precipitation is important for science and application. In high latitudes precipitation estimation is difficult due to several challenges in remote sensing of precipitation and sparseness of in situ observations. Furthermore, in situ observations can also have large errors, especially for measurement of snowfall that occurs frequently in high latitudes. Here, we show how CloudSat and the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) can provide additional information to refine our quantification of high latitude precipitation. We show this through case studies over ocean, Eurasia, Tibetan Plateau, and arctic basins. The results suggest that combination of CloudSat and GRACE can provide valuable information on quantifying snowfall accumulation that can also be used to assess gauge undercatch correction methods. Together with ongoing efforts under GPM to advance Level 2 precipitation retrievals and their combination, great opportunities exist to advance precipitation retrieval in high latitudes.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
