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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRMM Microwave Imager Precipitation Profile L3 1 month 0.5 degree x 0.5 degree V7 (TRMM_3A12) at GES DISC | TMI | 1997-12-01 to 2015-03-31 | N: 40 S: -40 E: 180 W: -180 | 7 | COMPLETE | Water Vapor Profiles, Convective Surface Precipitation Rate, Cloud Liquid Water/Ice, Cloud Precipitable Water, Precipitation Rate | |
| TRMM Precipitation Radar Rain Characteristics L2 1.5 hours V7 (TRMM_2A23) at GES DISC | PR | 1997-12-31 to 2015-04-01 | N: 38 S: -38 E: 180 W: -180 | 7 | COMPLETE | Rain | |
| TRMM Radar Rainfall Statistics L3 1 month (5 x 5) and (0.5 x 0.5) degree V7 (TRMM_3A25) at GES DISC | PR | 1997-12-01 to 2015-04-01 | N: 40 S: -40 E: 180 W: -180 | 7 | COMPLETE | Droplet Size, Precipitation Rate, Radar Reflectivity | |
| TRMM TMI/PR Combined Precipitation L3 1 month 0.5 degree x 0.5 degree V7 (TRMM_3B31) at GES DISC | PR, TMI | 1997-12-01 to 2015-03-31 | N: 40 S: -40 E: 180 W: -180 | 7 | COMPLETE | Cloud Liquid Water/Ice, Precipitation Amount, Rain | |
| TRMM Microwave Imager Hydrometeor Profile L2 1.5 hours V7 (TRMM_2A12) at GES DISC | TMI | 1997-12-31 to 2015-04-08 | N: 38 S: -38 E: 180 W: -180 | 7 | COMPLETE | Condensation, Evaporation, Sublimation, Cloud Liquid Water/Ice, Cloud Precipitable Water | |
| TRMM Combined Precipitation Radar and Microwave Imager Rainfall Profile L2 1.5 hours V7 (TRMM_2B31) at GES DISC | PR, TMI | 1997-12-07 to 2015-04-01 | N: 38 S: -38 E: 180 W: -180 | 7 | COMPLETE | Cloud Liquid Water/Ice, Precipitation Amount, Precipitation Rate | |
| TRMM Precipitation Radar Rainfall Rate and Profile L2 1.5 hours V7 (TRMM_2A25) at GES DISC | PR | 1997-12-31 to 2015-04-01 | N: 38 S: -38 E: 180 W: -180 | 7 | COMPLETE | Droplet Size, Precipitation Rate, Radar Reflectivity | |
| 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 |
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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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