Description
The GPM Ground Validation Iowa Flood Center (IFC) NEXRAD Composite IFloodS dataset contains rain rate estimates derived using NEXt Generation Weather RADar system (NEXRAD) radars in operation during the Iowa Flood Studies (IFloodS) field campaign, in support of Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) ground validation. NEXRAD is a network of 160 stationary S-Band radars dispersed throughout the United States and select locations abroad. Data were gathered in the vicinity of the IFloodS field campaign which took place in Iowa and surrounding areas during April 19, 2013 through June 30, 2013. This NEXRAD Composite data product is available in netCDF-4 or ASCII format with associated reflectivity browse imagery available in GIF format.
Resources
| Name | Format | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| View information related to this dataset | HTML | IFloodS Field Campaign Collection DOI | Open resource |
| View documentation related to this dataset | HTML | Instructions for citing GHRC data | Open resource |
| The dataset's project home page | HTML | GHRC IFloodS project web page | Open resource |
| Get a related visualization | HTML | Browse images illustrate the nature and coverage of the data | Open resource |
| Get a related visualization | GIF | Sample browse image | Open resource |
| View documentation related to this dataset | The guide document contains detailed information about the dataset | Open resource | |
| Google Scholar search results | HTML | Search results for publications that cite this dataset by its DOI. | Open resource |
| Download this dataset | HTML | Files may be downloaded directly to your workstation from this link | Open resource |
| View documentation related to this dataset | Federal Meteorological Handbook Part C: WSR-88D Products and Algorithms | Open resource |