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CMAP: CPC Merged Analysis of Precipitation

Years of record

1979-01 to 2020-03

CMAP refers to a collection of precipitation data sets, though the 2.5°x2.5° global monthly version is probably the most widely used. This data set is constructed from an analysis of gauge data and satellite-derived precipitation estimates. An "enhanced" version (CMAP/A) is also available, which provides global coverage by filling in gaps with precipitation forecasts…
Main variables and Earth System components
Atmosphere Precipitation
Formats

ascii, netCDF

Timestep

Monthly, Pentad

Domain

Global

Collections

Diagnostic Data Sets, NCAR-DOE-CESM, atmosdiagnostics, Climate Analysis Section (CAS) Data Catalog
Experts contributing reviews

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