National Catalogue of New or Enchanced Products
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Product Name:
Observed Precipitation Map
Geographical Scope:
NATIONAL
Description:
The National Weather Service (NWS) collects rainfall data to support its forecast and warning operations. Individual River Forecast Centers (RFCs)and Weather Forecast Offices typically provide rainfall collectives in text format and graphical format for their areas of responsibility. The National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) Climate Prediction Center (CPC), collects additional data from cooperative observers. This rainfall data is made available to HPC and is used extensively for verification purposes.This rainfall data is plotted on a map of the CONUS and made available to forecasters. The data is used for feedback on forecast accuracy and can be used in case studies and other scientific endeavors.
Source:
HPC/NCEP
Originator:
Edwin Danaher
email:
Edwin.Danaher@noaa.gov
Office:
NCEP - Hydrometeorological Prediction Center 5200 Auth RoadCamp Springs, MD 20746
Phone:
301-763-8000 Ext 7354
Point of Contact:
email:
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Parameters (Attributes):
Observed rainfall
Date Validated (Official):
2009-06-01
Exp. Post Date: 2008-01-01
SW Required:
Web Browser
Data Type or Format:
Graphic /
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Archival Req.:
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Comms System-1:
Example: (image file)
Observer24hrprecipex.doc
PDD File:
HPC_QPE_Chart_OP.pdf
Product URL:
http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/obsmaps/obsprecip.php
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