Precipitation Science

Precipitation Science: Observation, Remote Sensing, Global Precipitation Measurement, and Modeling addresses the latest key concerns for researchers in precipitation science: observing, measuring, modeling, and forecasting. Using case studies and global examples, the book demonstrates how researchers are addressing these issues using state-of-the-art methods and models to improve accuracy and output across the field. In the process, it covers such topics as discrepancies between models and observations, precipitation estimations, error assessment, droplet size distributions, and using data in forecasting and simulations. Precipitation Science: Observation, Remote Sensing, Global Precipitation Measurement, and Modeling presents an accessible synthesis of current knowledge in the field, including improved standard approaches, novel approaches, and coverage of a variety of topics such as climatology, data records, and more. By providing comprehensive coverage of the most up-to-date approaches to understanding, modeling, and predicting precipitation, this book offers researchers in atmospheric science, hydrology, and meteorology with a comprehensive resource for improving their outcomes and advancing their knowledge. Provides updated and novel approaches to key issues in precipitation researchOffers practical knowledge through global examples and case studiesIncludes full-color visuals to enhance comprehension of key concepts