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What are PARDIG and SatWeave?

SatWeave is a harmonized multispectral geostationary satellite dataset. PARDIG uses sparse spaceborne radar and radiometer observations, with satellite imagery and atmospheric fields, to estimate global precipitation at 15-minute intervals.

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PARDIG and SatWeave open precipitation estimates and harmonized satellite observations. Their value depends on latency, calibration and sensor coverage.

Crashtech Editorial November 14, 2026 Climate Tech

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