Are PARDIG estimates direct rain measurements?
No. They are machine-learning estimates trained using satellite observations and other inputs. The distinction between observation and estimate matters when using the data for operational decisions or comparing against ground gauges.
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Google’s New Rainfall Data Makes the Satellite Gap Easier to SeePARDIG and SatWeave open precipitation estimates and harmonized satellite observations. Their value depends on latency, calibration and sensor coverage.
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