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APU Data Access and Tools
Data collected by NASA’s Autonomous Parsivel Unit (APU) are integral for laser-based optical disdrometer recordings of drop sizes, among other investigations. Explore APU datasets and learn more about relevant data tools.
Datasets
| Dataset | Temporal Extent | Spatial Extent | Version | Data State | Processing Level | Data Format | Related Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPM Ground Validation Autonomous Parsivel Unit (APU) Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) V1 | 2013-05-08 to 2014-10-08 | N: 38.0442 S: 37.8294 E: -75.3562 W: -75.5812 | 1 | COMPLETE | 3 | ASCII | Rain, Droplet Size, Precipitation Rate, Precipitation Amount, Hydrometeors |
| GPM Ground Validation Autonomous Parsivel Unit (APU) OLYMPEX V1 | 2015-01-10 to 2016-01-31 | N: 48.3871 S: 47.2025 E: -123.478 W: -124.369 | 1 | COMPLETE | 3 | ASCII | Droplet Size, Precipitation Rate, Precipitation Amount, Hydrometeors, Liquid Precipitation |
| GPM Ground Validation Autonomous Parsivel Unit (APU) ICE POP V1 | 2015-10-13 to 2018-07-01 | N: 38.2509 S: 37.3779 E: 129.124 W: 128.378 | 1 | COMPLETE | 3 | ASCII | Hydrometeors, Precipitation Amount, Precipitation Rate, Radar Reflectivity, Cloud Droplet Concentration/Size |
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