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TRMM Data Access and Tools
Data collected by NASA’s Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) help researchers track precipitation in the tropics and sub-tropics. Explore TRMM datasets and learn more about relevant data tools.
Datasets
| Dataset | Instruments | Temporal Extent | Spatial Extent | Version | Data State | Data Format | Related Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CERES Clouds and Radiative Swath TRMM Edition2C | CERES-PFM | 1998-01-01 to 2000-03-31 | Edition2C | COMPLETE | HDF4 | Cloud Base Height, Outgoing Longwave Radiation, Cloud Base Pressure, Cloud Top Pressure, Cloud Liquid Water/Ice | |
| TRMM TMI/PR Combined Convective Stratiform Heating L3 1 month 0.5 degree x 0.5 degree V7 (TRMM_3H31) at GES DISC | PR, TMI | 1998-01-01 to 2015-03-31 | N: 37 S: -37 E: 180 W: -180 | 7 | COMPLETE | Precipitation | |
| TRMM Convective and Stratiform Heating L3 1 month 0.5 degree x 0.5 degree V6 (TRMM_CSH) at GES DISC | TMI | 1997-12-01 to 2011-07-01 | N: 37 S: -37 E: 180 W: -180 | 6 | COMPLETE | Heat Flux | |
| TRMM Attitude and TMI Packets and Header Record L1A V7 (TRMM_1A11) at GES DISC | TMI | 1997-12-07 to 2015-04-08 | N: 38 S: -38 E: 180 W: -180 | 7 | COMPLETE | Infrared Imagery, Infrared Imagery, Infrared Radiance, Sensor Counts, THERMAL INFRARED | |
| TRMM PR Gridded Orbital Spectral Latent Heating Profiles L3 1.5 hours 0.5 degree x 0.5 degree V7 (TRMM_3G25) at GES DISC | PR | 1997-12-31 to 2015-04-01 | N: 37 S: -37 E: 180 W: -180 | 7 | COMPLETE | Heat Flux | |
| TRMM Precipitation Radar Surface Cross-Section L2 1.5 hours V7 (TRMM_2A21) at GES DISC | PR | 1997-12-31 to 2014-10-07 | N: 38 S: -38 E: 180 W: -180 | 7 | COMPLETE | SIGMA NAUGHT, Rain | |
| TRMM Visible and Infrared Scanner Calibrated Radiances L1B 1.5 hours V7 (TRMM_1B01) at GES DISC | VIRS | 1997-12-20 to 2014-03-21 | N: 38 S: -38 E: 180 W: -180 | 7 | COMPLETE | Infrared Imagery, Infrared Imagery, Infrared Radiance, Sensor Counts, THERMAL INFRARED | |
| TRMM Microwave Imager Oceanic Rainfall L3 1 month 5 degree x 5 degree V7 (TRMM_3A11) at GES DISC | TMI | 1997-12-01 to 2015-03-31 | N: 40 S: -40 E: 180 W: -180 | 7 | COMPLETE | Cloud Liquid Water/Ice, Precipitation Amount, Precipitation Rate, Rain, Brightness Temperature | |
| TRMM Precipitation Radar Power and Reflectivity L1B 1.5 hours V7 (TRMM_1B21) at GES DISC | PR | 1997-12-07 to 2015-04-01 | N: 38 S: -38 E: 180 W: -180 | 7 | COMPLETE | Radar Backscatter, Radar Reflectivity | |
| TRMM Precipitation Radar Spectral Latent Heating L3 1 month 0.5 degree x 0.5 degree V7 (TRMM_3H25) at GES DISC | PR | 1998-01-01 to 2015-04-01 | N: 37 S: -37 E: 180 W: -180 | 7 | COMPLETE | Heat Flux |
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TRMM Data Tools
| Tool Sort descending | Description | Services | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIS Space Time Domain Search | The Lightning Imaging Sensor (LIS) Space Time Domain Search allows users to quickly perform a space time domain search of LIS science products. | Search and Discovery | |
| Worldview | Worldview offers the capability to interactively browse over 1,200 global, full-resolution satellite imagery layers and download the underlying data. | Analysis, Search and Discovery, Visualization, Access, Comparison, Monitoring Natural Events |
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