Reconstruction of 3D DPR Observations Using GMI Radiances

Abstract

AbstractThree‐dimensional global precipitation observation is crucial for understanding climate and weather dynamics. While spaceborne precipitation radars provide precise but limited observations, passive microwave imagers are available much more frequently. In this study, we propose a deep learning approach to reconstruct active radar observations using passive microwave radiances. We introduce the Hybrid Deep Neural Network (HDNN) model, which utilizes reflectivity profiles from the Dual‐frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) onboard the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory Satellite as the “target” and combines radiances from the GPM Microwave Imager (GMI) with supplementary reanalysis data to serve as the “features.” Results underscore the HDNN's exemplary performance, with a root mean square error below 4 dBZ across all altitude levels, and a consistent accuracy across different precipitation types. Its efficacy is further illustrated when applied to typhoon cases of Haishen and Khanun, emerging as a superior tool for capturing 3D structures of expansive precipitation systems.