Global Precipitation Climatology Project (GPCP) - Daily, Version 1.2 (Version Superseded)

GPCP-Daily (Version Superseded)

**This version has been superseded by a newer version. This version of the data should not be used except in rare cases (e.g., when reproducing studies that used this earlier version). The Global Precipitation Climatology Project (GPCP) comprises a total of 27 products. The Version 1.2 Daily product covers the period October 1998 to the present, with a delay of two to three months for data reception and processing. Version 1.2 supersedes all previous versions of the GPCP daily product. (Previous versions are not available from the NOAA/NCEI archive). All the GPCP products are produced by optimally merging precipitation estimates computed from microwave, infrared, sounder data observed by the international constellation of precipitation-related satellites, and precipitation gauge analyses, taking advantage of the strengths of each data type. Files are provided monthly, and the newest daily data are appended to a monthly data file as they are available. Data are available on a 1 degree grid. Code and documentation are also available.

Dataset Citation

Cite as: Adler, R.F., G.J. Huffman, D. Bolvin (2011): Global Precipitation Climatology Project - Daily, Version 1.2. NOAA National Climatic Data Center. [access date].

Dataset Identifiers

NCEI DSI 3631_01
gov.noaa.ncdc:C00931

ISO 19115-2 Metadata

C00931

XML


Download Data	GPCP Daily Data Products (download) Download all files relating to the monthly GPCP products.
Distribution Formats	Binary PDF
Ordering Instructions	Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions.
Distributor	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact	Customer Engagement Branch NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information 1-828-271-4800 ncei.orders@noaa.gov


Time Period	1998-10-01 to Present (time interval: 1-day)
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates	N: 90.0 S: -90.0 E: 180.0 W: -180.0
Spatial Coverage Map


General Documentation	NCEI Dataset Landing Page Landing page for the dataset. Version 1.2 GPCP One-Degree Daily Precipitation Data Set Documentation Technical documentation describing the dataset and how to use it.
Processing Documents	README for GPCP Daily V1.2 Read Software README for GPCP Daily V1.2 Read Software This README describes the sample software for use in reading the GPCP-Daily V1.2 Product.
Associated Resources	Global Precipitation Climatology Project (GPCP) - Daily, Version 1.3 GPCP Daily, Version 1.3 Landing Page Current dataset landing page with general information and access links for that dataset. The Version 2 Global Precipitation Climatology Project (GPCP) Monthly Precipitation Analysis (1979-Present) The Version 2 Global Precipitation Climatology Project (GPCP) Monthly Precipitation Analysis (1979-Present) Science paper describing the GPCP Version 2 Monthly Precipitation Dataset Improving the Global Precipitation Record: GPCP Version 2.1 Improving the Global Precipitation Record: GPCP Version 2.1 More information about the GPCP Products Global Precipitation Climatology Project (GPCP) - Monthly, Version 2.2 (Version Superseded) Global Precipitation Climatology Project (GPCP) - Monthly Version 2.2 (Version Superseded) Landing Page Related Collection to the dataset. Global Precipitation Climatology Project (GPCP) - Pentad, Version 2.2 Global Precipitation Climatology Project (GPCP) - Pentad, Version 2.2 Landing Page Related Collection to the dataset. Global Precipitation Climatology Project (GPCP) Website (External Website) Global Precipitation Climatology Project (GPCP) Website More information about the GPCP Project can be found here


Publication Dates	publication: 2011-07-26 creation: 2011-07-26
Edition	1.2
Data Presentation Form	Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
Dataset Progress Status	Complete - production of the data has been completed
Data Update Frequency	Not planned
Purpose	One of the major goals of GPCP is to develop a more complete understanding of the spatial and temporal patterns of global precipitation.
Use Limitations	**This version has been superseded by a newer version. This version of the data should not be used except in rare cases (e.g., when reproducing studies that used this earlier version).


Dataset Citation	Cite as: Adler, R.F., G.J. Huffman, D. Bolvin (2011): Global Precipitation Climatology Project - Daily, Version 1.2. NOAA National Climatic Data Center. [access date].
Cited Authors	David Bolvin NASA/GSFC/SED/ESD/LA/GPM > GPM Project Office, Laboratory for Atmospheres, Earth Sciences Division, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA George Huffman NASA/GSFC/SED/ESD/LA/GPM > GPM Project Office, Laboratory for Atmospheres, Earth Sciences Division, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA Robert Adler UMD/ESSIC > Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center, University of Maryland
Principal Investigators	Robert Adler UMD/ESSIC > Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center, University of Maryland
Collaborators	David Bolvin NASA/GSFC/SED/ESD/LA/GPM > GPM Project Office, Laboratory for Atmospheres, Earth Sciences Division, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA George Huffman NASA/GSFC/SED/ESD/LA/GPM > GPM Project Office, Laboratory for Atmospheres, Earth Sciences Division, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA
Publishers	DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce


Theme keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) Atmospheric - Surface - Precipitation
Data Center keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce NASA/GSFC/SED/ESD/LA/GPM > GPM Project Office, Laboratory for Atmospheres, Earth Sciences Division, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA
Platform keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords GOES > NOAA Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites NOAA POES > NOAA Polar Orbiting Environmental Satellites WEATHER STATIONS DMSP > Defense Meteorological Satellite Program TIROS > Television Infrared Observation Satellite
Instrument keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords SSMI > Special Sensor Microwave/Imager SSMIS > Special Sensor Microwave Imager/Sounder Rain Gauges TOVS > TIROS Operational Vertical Sounder AIRS > Atmospheric Infrared Sounder
Place keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Geographic Region > Global
Project keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords GPCP > Global Precipitation Climatology Project GEWEX > Global Energy and Water Cycle Experiment
Data Resolution keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Horizontal Data Resolution Keywords 100 km - < 250 km or approximately 1 degree - < 2.5 degrees Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Temporal Data Resolution Keywords Daily - < Weekly
Stratum keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Vertical Location > Land Surface Vertical Location > Sea Surface


Use Constraints	Cite as: Adler, R.F., G.J. Huffman, D. Bolvin (2011): Global Precipitation Climatology Project - Daily, Version 1.2. NOAA National Climatic Data Center. [access date]. Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
Access Constraints	Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
Fees	In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.

Use Constraints

Cite as: Adler, R.F., G.J. Huffman, D. Bolvin (2011): Global Precipitation Climatology Project - Daily, Version 1.2. NOAA National Climatic Data Center. [access date].

Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.

Access Constraints

Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.

Fees

In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.

Lineage information for: dataset
Lineage Statement	For more information about the lineage and production of the dataset, please refer to the corresponding documentation and scientific publications about the dataset.
Processing Documents	README for GPCP Daily V1.2 Read Software README for GPCP Daily V1.2 Read Software This README describes the sample software for use in reading the GPCP-Daily V1.2 Product.

Lineage information for: repository
Processing Steps	2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.

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