NOAA CPC Morphing Technique (CMORPH) Global Precipitation Analyses

NOTE: This dataset has been superseded by CMORPH version 1.0, which is available in GDEX dataset d502002 [gdex.ucar.edu/datasets/d502002/]. Users are advised to transition to this updated dataset. CMORPH (CPC MORPHing technique) produces global precipitation analyses at very high spatial and temporal resolution.

This technique uses precipitation estimates that have been derived from low orbiter satellite microwave observations exclusively, and whose features are transported via spatial propagation information that is obtained entirely from geostationary satellite infrared data. Precipitation estimates are derived from the passive microwaves aboard the DMSP 13, 14 and 15 (SSM/I), the NOAA-15, 16, 17 and 18 (AMSU-B), and AMSR-E and TMI aboard NASA's Aqua and TRMM spacecraft, respectively.