. "Appendix B: NOAA'S Near-, Mid-, and Long-Term Goals." NOAA's Role in Space-Based Global Precipitation Estimation and Application. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2007.
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Noaa's Role in Space-Based Global Precipitation Estimation and Application
NOAA LONG-TERM GOALS (2015+)
Data production continues via joint GPM facility, including international partners.
NOAA-wide use of unified QPE.
Evaluate and improve mesoscale quantitative precipitation forecasts through new models capable of incorporating cloud-scale processes.
NOAA operational precipitation mission established—could be POES and/ or GOES.
