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The TRMM data is unique because
for
the first time we can get "real"
estimates of the seasonal-mean and diurnally
varying total, convective, and stratiform
precipitation
in the tropics and subtropics.
We, the Colorado State University
Climate Modeling Group, are using such information to evaluate and improve
climate models' convection and stratiform cloud parameterizations. Successful
simulations of the global hydrologic cycle and radiative fluxes will help us to better understand
nature.
On the other hand, by simulating the TRMM satellite in a GCM, we are able
to infer the sampling errors of TRMM, and to provide guidance for current
and future satellite mission plannings.
For further information and comments, contact
lin@atmos.colostate.edu or visit
Xin Lin's homepage.