The @usairforce meteorology unit is now using precipitation data from @nasa's IMERG algorithm in its operational weather forecasts and advisories. https://go.nasa.gov/3ubC2WU #NASAEarth
Rain gauges are plentiful around the United States, but that’s not the case elsewhere in the world, so scientists and other data users have to rely on satellite measurements, such as those provided by NASA’s GPM to fill in the gaps.
