Use of GPM Data Products in SERVIR Hydrological Applications

Abstract:

Availability of reliable precipitation data is a major challenge for SERVIR, a joint USAID-NASA project aimed at improving the environmental decision-making capacity of developing countries. GPM data products are fulfilling that challenge through frequent, high spatial resolution precipitation products over regional scales. SERVIR is using the products in different ways. First, SERVIR is using those in hydrologic modeling over Eastern Africa and in Hindu Kush Himalaya. SERVIR’s distributed hydrologic modeling capability is helping the hydrological and meteorological departments in SERVIR regions, or Hubs, identify local watershed deserving immediate attention – such as recurring floods. Additionally, SERVIR technical implementers in the Hubs are building capacities of the departments and ministries in their member countries to effectively use the GPM products. SERVIR also provides an easy access for efficient integration of GPM products in web map services. This presentation will highlight ongoing collaborations and results generated through collaborative partnership among the water resources and hydrometeorology departments in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Namibia, and Bhutan, SERVIR Hubs, and SERVIR Applied Sciences Team projects