Filling the gaps in global rainfall maps

InsectNews.com brief · 2h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Global rainfall maps are built from observations collected by multiple satellites, but they have an important limitation. The satellites that provide these measurements cannot see the whole Earth at once. As a result, some regions of these maps can have no valid observations.

Global rainfall maps are built from observations collected by multiple satellites, but they have an important limitation. The satellites that provide these measurements cannot see the whole Earth at once. As a result, some regions of these maps can have no valid observations. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking insect. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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