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Description
TMPA (3B42) dataset have been discontinued as of Dec. 31, 2019, and users are strongly encouraged to shift to the successor IMERG dataset (doi: 10.5067/GPM/IMERG/3B-HH/06).
This dataset was the output from the TMPA (TRMM Multi-satellite Precipitation Analysis) Algorithm. It provides precipitation estimates in the TRMM regions that have the (nearly-zero) bias of the ”TRMM Combined Instrument” precipitation estimate and the dense sampling of high-quality microwave data with fill-in using microwave-calibrated infrared estimates. The granule temporal coverage is 3 hours.
Product Summary
Platforms
TMPA
Instruments
NOT APPLICABLE
Projects
TRMM
Spatial Extent
N: 50S: -50E: 180W: -180
Spatial Resolution
0.25 Decimal Degrees x 0.25 Decimal Degrees
Location
TROPICS
Coordinate System
CARTESIAN
Granule Spatial Representation
CARTESIAN
Temporal Extent
1997-12-31 to 2019-12-31
Data Partner
Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center (formerly Goddard DAAC), Terrestrial Information Systems Laboratory, Earth Sciences Division, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA (NASA/GSFC/SED/ESD/TISL/GESDI
Concept ID
C1281704371-GES_DISC
Data State
COMPLETE
Number of Files/Granules
64280
Processing Level
3
Published
Updated
Science Keywords
Total Surface Precipitation Rate
Citation
Citation is critically important for dataset documentation and discovery. This dataset is openly shared, without restriction, in accordance with the EOSDIS Data Use and Citation Guidance.
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Precipitation Processing System (PPS) at Goddard Space Flight Center. (2018). TRMM (TMPA) Rainfall Estimate L3 3 hour 0.25 degree x 0.25 degree V7 [Dataset]. NASA Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center. https://doi.org/10.5067/TRMM/TMPA/3H/7 Date Accessed: 2026-07-16
Precipitation Processing System (PPS) at Goddard Space Flight Center. (2018). TRMM (TMPA) Rainfall Estimate L3 3 hour 0.25 degree x 0.25 degree V7 [Dataset]. NASA Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center. https://doi.org/10.5067/TRMM/TMPA/3H/7 Date Accessed: 2026-07-16
Precipitation Processing System (PPS) at Goddard Space Flight Center. “TRMM (TMPA) Rainfall Estimate L3 3 Hour 0.25 Degree x 0.25 Degree V7.” NASA Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center, 2018, https://doi.org/10.5067/TRMM/TMPA/3H/7. Date Accessed: 2026-07-16
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