Measuring Precipitation from Space: EURAINSAT and the Future

by Vincenzo Levizzani, P. Bauer, F. Joseph Turk

No other book can offer such a powerful tool to understand the basics of remote sensing for precipitation, to make use of existing products and to have a glimpse of the near future missions and instruments. This book features state-of-the-art rainfall estimation algorithms, validation strategies, and precipitation modeling. More than 20 years after the last book on the subject the worldwide precipitation community has produced a comprehensive overview of its activities, achievements, ongoing research and future plans.

750 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007