Dr. Zhong Liu is a research professor at the Center for Spatial Information Science and Systems (CSISS), George Mason University. He is also a member of NASA GES DISC, providing science and data support for NASA-JAXA TRMM, GPM, GPCP-3 and other global precipitation data sets and applications (e.g., USDA Crop Explorer). Over the years, Dr. Liu has worked on data services and tools for easy access to NASA's high-volume data products. He was the lead developer for the NOAA/NESDIS Interactive Multisensor Snow and Ice Mapping System (IMS, still in operation) project. He initiated and developed the TRMM Online Visualization and Analysis System (TOVAS), the very first member of the NASA Goddard Giovanni family. He was the lead developer of the Hurricane Data Analysis Tool (HDAT) at the GES DISC Hurricane Portal. He was the principal investigator for "Integrating IPWG Validation Algorithms into TRMM Online Visualization and Analysis System (TOVAS)" and a co-investigator for several NASA projects such as "Integrating NASA Earth Science Enterprise Data into Global Agricultural Decision Support Systems" as the lead developer of the global agriculture information system. At the 2018 AGU Fall Meeting, he initiated and chaired an inaugural session entitled Data and Information Services for Interdisciplinary Research and Applications in Earth Science to better understand interdisciplinary data challenges and identify new opportunities and solutions. This session has become one of the most popular sessions at AGU Earth and Space Science Informatics. He has chaired the Information Quality Cluster of the Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP) since 2022. He contributes to AGU Eos magazine and NASA@Work.
Satellite remote sensing; Precipitation research (uncertainty, inter-comparison, etc.) and applications; Earth interdisciplinary data and information services; Interdisciplinary research; TRMM/GPM service development and user support
NASA GES DISC GIOVANNI; TRMM, GPM, GPCP-3, USDA Crop Explorer, NASA Dust Project, Valley Fever
7/1999
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Present
Research Professor
CSISS, George Mason University,
4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA A contract scientist at the NASA GSFC Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center (GES DISC).
7/1997
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7/1999
Senior Research Scientist
SMART, Inc.,
Lanham, MD A contract scientist at the NOAA NESDIS.
9/1995
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7/1997
Research Associate
Byrd Polar Research Center at the Ohio State University,
Columbus, Ohio Worked on Antartic boundary layer meteorology (katabatic wind) and sea ice.
- The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, PhD, Atmospheric Sciences (David Bromwich, Jeffery Rogers)
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, SD, MS, Meteorology (Paul Smith)
- Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China, BS, Marine Meteorology
AMS, AGU and International Precipitation Working Group (IPWG),
1991
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Present
Reviewer for Nature, Harvard Data Science Review, Nature-Climate Change, J. Climate, JGR, J. Hydrometeorology, Atmospheric Research, Climate, JSTAR, etc. Reviewer for NASA, NSF, and NOAA research programs (PMM, ACCESS, NASA NPP, etc.).
- NASA Group Achievement Awards – Earthdata Forum Team (2021)
- NASA Group Achievement Award for Innovative Multi-mission Data Services (2009)
- NASA Group Achievement Award for Earth Science Data Search, Exploration and Access Implement Team (Giovanni and Mirador) (2009)
- NASA GSFC Robert H. Goddard Honor Award for Engineering (2008)
- NASA GSFC Robert H. Goddard Honor Award for Outreach (2008)
- Quarterly Customer Service Excellence Award from NASA GSFC (2001)
- Customer Service Excellence Award from NASA GSFC (2001)
- Antarctic Service Medal issued by National Science Foundation
- Antarctic Service Medal issued by U.S. Navy
07/01/2011
Integrate IPWG Validation Algorithms into TRMM Online Visualization and Analysis System (TOVAS),
George Mason University, NASA NRA #: NNH10ZDA001N-ESDRERR
Precipitation is difficult to measure and predict. Each year droughts and floods cause severe property damages and human casualties around the world. Accurate measurement and forecast are important for mitigation and preparedness efforts. Significant progress has been made over the past decade in satellite precipitation product development. In particular, products’ spatial and temporal resolutions as well as timely availability have been improved by blended techniques. Their resulting products are widely used in various research and applications. However biases and uncertainties are common among precipitation products and an obstacle exists in quickly gaining knowledge of product quality, biases and behavior at a local or regional scale, namely user defined areas or points of interest. Current online inter-comparison and validation services have not addressed this issue adequately. To expedite the use of satellite precipitation products, the obstacle needs to be removed.
We have developed a Technology Readiness Level 7 (TRL-7) prototype (http://disc2.nascom.nasa.gov/Giovanni/tovas/rain.ipwg.shtml) in the TRMM Online Visualization and Analysis System (TOVAS) to address this issue (Liu et al. 2009, IPWG Special Issue in Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology). Despite its limited functionality and datasets, users can use this tool to generate customized plots within the United States for 2005. In addition, users can download customized data for further analysis, e.g. comparing their gauge data.
To meet increasing demands, we propose to integrate IPWG (International Precipitation Working Group) Validation Algorithms/statistics into TOVAS, allowing users to generate customized plots and data. In addition, we will expand the current coverage from the United States to global for daily, monthly and their climatology products. Whenever the TRMM science team changes their product version number, users would like to know the differences by inter-comparing both versions of TRMM products in their areas of interest. Making this service available to users will help them to better understand associated changes. We plan to implement this inter-comparison in TRMM standard monthly products with the IPWG algorithms. Monthly precipitation and their climatology products are important for many applications. Knowing differences among them will help researchers and application users. We plan to expand the existing monthly products and services.
The proposed additions will complement and accelerate the existing and ongoing validation activities in the community as well as enhance data services for TRMM and the future Global Precipitation Mission (GPM).
Project Publications:
Liu, Z. 2016, Comparison of Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrievals for GPM (IMERG) and TRMM Multi-satellite Precipitation Analysis (TMPA) Monthly Precipitation Products: Initial Results, Journal of Hydrometeorology; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/JHM-D-15-0068.1; in press.
Satya Prakash, Ashis K. Mitra, Amir AghaKouchak, Zhong Liu, Hamidreza Norouzi, D.S. Pai. (2016) A preliminary assessment of GPM-based multi-satellite precipitation estimates over a monsoon dominated region. Journal of Hydrology. Online publication date: 1-Jan-2016.
Liu, Z. 2015, Evaluation of Precipitation Climatology Derived from TRMM Multi-Satellite Precipitation Analysis (TMPA) Monthly Product over Land with Two Gauge-Based Products. Climate , 3, 964-982, http://www.mdpi.com/2225-1154/3/4/964
Mantas, V.M. Mantas, Z. Liu, C. Caro, A.J.S.C. Pereira. (2015) Validation of TRMM multi-satellite precipitation analysis (TMPA) products in the Peruvian Andes. Atmospheric Research 163, 132-145.
Mantas, V.M., Z. Liu, A.J.S.C. Pereira. (2015) A web service and android application for the distribution of rainfall estimates and Earth observation data. Computers & Geosciences 77, 66-76.
Liu, Z., 2015, Comparison of precipitation estimates between Version 7 3-hourly TRMM Multi-Satellite Precipitation Analysis (TMPA) near-real-time and research products. Atmospheric Research, Volume 153, February 2015, Pages 119-133, Online: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169809514003081
Liu, Z., 2015, Comparison of Versions 6 and 7 3-Hourly TRMM Multi-Satellite Precipitation Analysis (TMPA) Research Products. Atmospheric Research, in press, Online: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169809515000046
Liu, Z., Ostrenga, D., Teng, W., Kempler, S., Milich, L., 2014, Developing GIOVANNI-based online prototypes to intercompare TRMM-related global gridded-precipitation products, Computers & Geosciences, volume 66, issue , year 2014, pp. 168 - 181
Liu, Zhong, Dana Ostrenga, William L. Teng, and Steven J. Kempler, 2013. Implementing the International Precipitation Working Group (IPWG) Validation Statistics in Online Tools to Inter-compare and Characterize Satellite-derived Global Precipitation Products. 2013 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in San Francisco, 9-13 December 2013.
Ostrenga, Dana; Zhong Liu, Steven J. Kempler, Bruce Vollmer, and William L. Teng, 2013. Preparing Precipitation Data Access, Value-added Services and Scientific Exploration Tools for the Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrievals for GPM (IMERG). 2013 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in San Francisco, 9-13 December 2013.
Liu, Z., D. Ostrenga, W. Teng, and S. Kempler, 2013: Online Tools to Inter-compare TRMM Precipitation Products, 93nd AMS Annual Meeting, Jan 6-10, Austin, TX
Liu, Z., D. Ostrenga, D. W. Teng, and S. Kempler, 2012, Utilizing Satellite-derived Precipitation Products in Hydrometeorological Applications (Invited), American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2012 Fall Meeting. December 3-7, 2012, San Francisco, CA
Liu, Z., D. Ostrenga, W. Teng, S. Kempler, 2012, Online Inter-comparison of Satellite-derived Global Precipitation Products, Sixth Workshop of the International Precipitation Working Group, 15-19 October 2012, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil.
Liu, Z, 2012, International Training on Satellite-derived Global Precipitation Products and Services, Sixth Workshop of the International Precipitation Working Group, 15-19 October 2012, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil.
Liu, Z., D. Ostrenga, W. Teng, S. Kempler, 2012, TRMM Data Services at the NASA GES DISC, New and Emerging Technologies, Sensors, and Datasets for Precipitation at the Sixth Workshop of the International Precipitation Working Group, 15-19 October 2012, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil.
Liu, Zhong, 2012. Developing Online Tools to Assess Uncertainty in Satellite-derived Global Precipitation Products. Climate Informatics 2012, Boulder, Colorado (selected for a partial travel fellowship support).
Liu, Z, and D. Ostrenga, W. Teng, and S. J. Kempler, 2012, Online Assessment of Satellite-Derived Global Daily Precipitation Products, 92nd AMS Annual Meeting, Jan 22-26, New Orleans, LA
Liu, Z, and D. Ostrenga, W. Teng, and S. J. Kempler, 2011, Online Evaluation of Satellite-Derived Global 3-Hourly Precipitation Products, American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2011 Fall Meeting. December 5-9, 2011, San Francisco, CA
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Principal investigator.
Chairing the Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP) information quality cluster (2022 - present)
Three field trips to Antarctica to study katabatic winds.
Refereed
Liu, Z., Y. Wen, V. Mantas, and D. Meyer. 2023. "We Need a Better Way to Share Earth Observations."
Eos,
104:
[10.1029/2023eo230190]
Liu, Z., C. L. Shie, S. Shen, et al. 2023. "Improving NASA’s Earth Satellite and Model Data Discoverability for Interdisciplinary Research, Applications, and Education."
Data Science Journal,
22
(1):
p. 9
[https://doi.org/10.5334/dsj-2023-009]
Liu, Z., D. Ostrenga, A. K. Savtchenko, et al. 2022. "NASA Global Near-Real-Time and Research Precipitation Products for Flood Monitoring, Modeling, Assessment, and Research."
Flood Handbook ,
Boca Raton: 519-540,
ISBN: 9780429463938.
[https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429463938]
Hills, D., J. Damerow, B. Ahmmed, et al. 2022. "Earth and Space Science Informatics Perspectives on Integrated, Coordinated, Open, Networked (ICON) Science."
Earth and Space Science,
[10.1029/2021EA002108]
Liu, Z., C.-L. Shie, A. J. Ritrivi, et al. 2022. "Developing Metrics for NASA Earth Science Interdisciplinary Data Products and Services."
Data Science Journal,
21:
[10.5334/dsj-2022-005]
Neto, R. M., C. A. Santos, R. M. da Silva, et al. 2021. "Geospatial cluster analysis of the state, duration and severity of drought over Paraíba State, northeastern Brazil."
Science of The Total Environment,
149492
(In Press)
[10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149492]
Liu, Z., D. Tong, J. Wei, and D. Meyer. 2021. "Integrating Data to Find Links Between Environment and Health."
Eos,
102:
[10.1029/2021eo158802]
Liu, Z., D. Ostrenga, A. Savtchenko, et al. 2021. "Global Satellite‐Based Precipitation Products."
Handbook of Water Harvesting and Conservation,
153-175
[10.1002/9781119478911.ch11]
Liu, Z., C.-L. Shie, A. Li, and D. Meyer. 2020. "NASA Global Satellite and Model Data Products and Services for Tropical Meteorology and Climatology."
Remote Sensing,
12
(17):
2821
[10.3390/rs12172821]
Liu, Z., V. Mantas, J. Wei, M. Jin, and D. Meyer. 2020. "Creating Data Tool Kits That Everyone Can Use."
Eos,
101:
[10.1029/2020eo143953]
Liu, Z., J. Wang, S. Pan, and D. Meyer. 2020. "Improving Reproducibility in Earth Science Research."
Eos,
101
(2):
16-17
[10.1029/2019eo136216]
Liu, Z., D. Meyer, C.-L. Shie, and A. Li. 2019. "NASA Global Satellite and Model Data Products and Services for Tropical Cyclone Research."
Current Topics in Tropical Cyclone Research [Working Title],
[10.5772/intechopen.89720]
Wei, Y., H. K. Ramapriyan, R. R. Downs, et al. 2019. "Comprehensive Data Quality Recommendations for Data Producers and Distributors, Technical Note ESDS-RFC-033."
NASA ESDIS Standard Office (ESO),
pp. 1-81
[Full Text (Link)]
Liu, Z., H. K. Ramapriyan, Y. Wei, et al. 2019. "High-Priority Data Quality Recommendations for Data Producers and Distributors, Technical Note ESDS-RFC-034."
NASA ESDIS Standard Office (ESO),
pp. 1-17
[Full Text (Link)]
Ramapriyan, H. K., D. Scott, E. Armstrong, et al. 2019. "Data Management Plan Template for DAACs, Technical Note ESDS-RFC-031."
NASA ESDIS Standard Office (ESO),
pp. 1-11
[Full Text (Link)]
Ramapriyan, H. K., D. Scott, E. Armstrong, et al. 2019. "Data Quality Working Group Recommendations for the Data Management Plan Template for Data Producers, Technical Note ESDS-RFC-032."
NASA ESDIS Standard Office (ESO),
pp. 1-7
[Full Text (Link)]
Liu, Z., M. Jin, J. Liu, et al. 2019. "Global Satellite Observations for Smart Cities."
Boca Raton, FL, USA: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group,
ISBN: 978-1138308770 .
Prakash, S., A. K. Mitra, A. AghaKouchak, et al. 2018. "A preliminary assessment of GPM-based multi-satellite precipitation estimates over a monsoon dominated region."
Journal of Hydrology,
556:
865-876
[10.1016/j.jhydrol.2016.01.029]
Liu, Z., and J. Acker. 2017. "Giovanni: The Bridge Between Data and Science."
Eos,
98:
[10.1029/2017eo079299]
Liu, Z., D. Ostrenga, B. Vollmer, S. , and W. Teng. 2017. "NASA global
satellite-based precipitation products and services for drought monitoring activities in Handbook of Drought and Water Scarcity."
CRC Press, Taylor and Francis,
1
(Chapter 22):
[10.1201/9781315404219]
Liu, Z., D. Ostrenga, B. Vollmer, et al. 2017. "Global Precipitation Measurement Mission Products and Services at the NASA GES DISC."
Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society,
98
(3):
437-444
[10.1175/bams-d-16-0023.1]
Liu, Z. 2016. "Comparison of Integrated Multisatellite Retrievals for GPM (IMERG) and TRMM Multisatellite Precipitation Analysis (TMPA) Monthly Precipitation Products: Initial Results."
Journal of Hydrometeorology,
17
(3):
777-790
[10.1175/jhm-d-15-0068.1]
Liu, Z. 2015. "Evaluation of Precipitation Climatology Derived from TRMM Multi-Satellite Precipitation Analysis (TMPA) Monthly Product over Land with Two Gauge-Based Products."
Climate,
3
(4):
964-982
[10.3390/cli3040964]
Mantas, V., Z. Liu, C. Caro, and A. Pereira. 2015. "Validation of TRMM multi-satellite precipitation analysis (TMPA) products in the Peruvian Andes."
Atmospheric Research,
163:
132-145
[10.1016/j.atmosres.2014.11.012]
Liu, Z. 2015. "Comparison of versions 6 and 7 3-hourly TRMM multi-satellite precipitation analysis (TMPA) research products."
Atmospheric Research,
163:
91-101
[10.1016/j.atmosres.2014.12.015]
Mantas, V., Z. Liu, and A. Pereira. 2015. "A web service and android application for the distribution of rainfall estimates and Earth observation data."
Computers & Geosciences,
77:
66-76
[10.1016/j.cageo.2015.01.011]
Liu, Z. 2015. "Comparison of precipitation estimates between Version 7 3-hourly TRMM Multi-Satellite Precipitation Analysis (TMPA) near-real-time and research products."
Atmospheric Research,
153:
119-133
[10.1016/j.atmosres.2014.07.032]
Liu, Z., D. Ostrenga, W. Teng, S. Kempler, and L. Milich. 2014. "Developing GIOVANNI-based online prototypes to intercompare TRMM-related global gridded-precipitation products."
Computers & Geosciences,
66:
168-181
[10.1016/j.cageo.2013.12.012]
Liu, Z., D. Ostrenga, W. L. Teng, and S. Kempler. 2012. "Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) Precipitation Data and Services for Research and Applications."
Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society,
[https://doi.org/10.1175/BAMS-D-11-00152.1]
Liu, Z., D. Ostrenga, and G. Leptoukh. 2011. "Online Visualization and Analysis of Global Half-Hourly Infrared Satellite Data."
Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society,
92
(4):
429-432
[10.1175/2010bams2976.1]
Liu, Z., S. Kempler, W. Teng, et al. 2010. "Global Agriculture Information System and its Applications."
In Advanced Geoinformation Science,
CRC Press:
Taylor & Francis.
Liu, Z., H. Rui, W. Teng, et al. 2009. "Developing an Online Information System Prototype for Global Satellite Precipitation Algorithm Validation and Intercomparison."
Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology,
48
(12):
2581-2589
[10.1175/2009jamc2244.1]
Chiu, L. S., Z. Liu, J. Vongsaard, et al. 2006. "Comparison of TRMM and water district rain rates over New Mexico."
Advances in Atmospheric Sciences,
23
(1):
1-13
[10.1007/s00376-006-0001-x]
Zhang, X., M. A. Friedl, C. B. Schaaf, A. H. Strahler, and Z. Liu. 2005. "Monitoring the response of vegetation phenology to precipitation in Africa by coupling MODIS and TRMM instruments."
Journal of Geophysical Research,
110
(D12):
D12103
[10.1029/2004jd005263]
Sun, D., Z. Liu, L. Chiu, et al. 2004. "Anomalous cold water detected along Mid-Atlantic Coast."
Eos, Transactions American Geophysical Union,
85
(15):
152
[10.1029/2004eo150003]
Bromwich, D., Z. Liu, A. N. Rogers, and M. L. Van Woert. 1998. "Winter Atmospheric Forcing of the Ross Sea Polynya."
Antarctic Research Series,
101-133
[10.1029/ar075p0101]
Carrasco, J. F., D. H. Bromwich, and Z. Liu. 1997. "Mesoscale cyclone activity over Antarctica during 1991: 1. Marie Byrd Land."
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres,
102
(D12):
13923-13937
[10.1029/97jd00905]
Carrasco, J. F., D. H. Bromwich, and Z. Liu. 1997. "Mesoscale cyclone activity over Antarctica during 1991: 2. Near the Antarctic peninsula."
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres,
102
(D12):
13939-13954
[10.1029/97jd00904]
Hines, K. M., D. H. Bromwich, and Z. Liu. 1997. "Combined global climate model and mesoscale model simulations of Antarctic climate."
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres,
102
(D12):
13747-13760
[10.1029/97jd00792]
Liu, Z., and D. H. Bromwich. 1997. "Dynamics of the Katabatic Wind Confluence Zone near Siple Coast, West Antarctica."
Journal of Applied Meteorology,
36
(2):
97-118
[10.1175/1520-0450(1997)036<0097:dotkwc>2.0.co;2]
Bromwich, D. H., and Z. Liu. 1996. "An Observational Study of the Katabatic Wind Confluence Zone near Siple Coast, West Antarctica."
Monthly Weather Review,
124
(3):
462-477
[10.1175/1520-0493(1996)124<0462:aosotk>2.0.co;2]
Liu, Z., and D. H. Bromwich. 1993. "Acoustic Remote Sensing of Planetary Boundary Layer Dynamics near Ross Island, Antarctica."
Journal of Applied Meteorology,
32
(12):
1867-1882
[10.1175/1520-0450(1993)032<1867:arsopb>2.0.co;2]
Bromwich, D. H., J. F. Carrasco, Z. Liu, and R.-Y. Tzeng. 1993. "Hemispheric atmospheric variations and oceanographic impacts associated with katabatic surges across the Ross ice shelf, Antarctica."
Journal of Geophysical Research,
98
(D7):
13045
[10.1029/93jd00562]
Smith, P. L., Z. Liu, and J. Joss. 1993. "A Study of Sampling-Variability Effects in Raindrop Size Observations."
Journal of Applied Meteorology,
32
(7):
1259-1269
[10.1175/1520-0450(1993)032<1259:asosve>2.0.co;2]
Refereed
Liu, Z., Y. Wen, V. Mantas, and D. Meyer. 2023. "We Need a Better Way to Share Earth Observations."
Eos
104
[10.1029/2023eo230190]
Liu, Z., C. L. Shie, S. Shen, et al. 2023. "Improving NASA’s Earth Satellite and Model Data Discoverability for Interdisciplinary Research, Applications, and Education."
Data Science Journal
22
(1):
p. 9
[https://doi.org/10.5334/dsj-2023-009]
Liu, Z., D. Ostrenga, A. K. Savtchenko, et al. 2022. "NASA Global Near-Real-Time and Research Precipitation Products for Flood Monitoring, Modeling, Assessment, and Research."
Flood Handbook
519-540
[https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429463938]
Hills, D., J. Damerow, B. Ahmmed, et al. 2022. "Earth and Space Science Informatics Perspectives on Integrated, Coordinated, Open, Networked (ICON) Science."
Earth and Space Science
[10.1029/2021EA002108]
Liu, Z., C.-L. Shie, A. J. Ritrivi, et al. 2022. "Developing Metrics for NASA Earth Science Interdisciplinary Data Products and Services."
Data Science Journal
21
[10.5334/dsj-2022-005]
Neto, R. M., C. A. Santos, R. M. da Silva, et al. 2021. "Geospatial cluster analysis of the state, duration and severity of drought over Paraíba State, northeastern Brazil."
Science of The Total Environment
(In Press)
149492
[10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149492]
Liu, Z., D. Tong, J. Wei, and D. Meyer. 2021. "Integrating Data to Find Links Between Environment and Health."
Eos
102
[10.1029/2021eo158802]
Liu, Z., D. Ostrenga, A. Savtchenko, et al. 2021. "Global Satellite‐Based Precipitation Products."
Handbook of Water Harvesting and Conservation
153-175
[10.1002/9781119478911.ch11]
Liu, Z., C.-L. Shie, A. Li, and D. Meyer. 2020. "NASA Global Satellite and Model Data Products and Services for Tropical Meteorology and Climatology."
Remote Sensing
12
(17):
2821
[10.3390/rs12172821]
Liu, Z., V. Mantas, J. Wei, M. Jin, and D. Meyer. 2020. "Creating Data Tool Kits That Everyone Can Use."
Eos
101
[10.1029/2020eo143953]
Liu, Z., J. Wang, S. Pan, and D. Meyer. 2020. "Improving Reproducibility in Earth Science Research."
Eos
101
(2):
16-17
[10.1029/2019eo136216]
Liu, Z., D. Meyer, C.-L. Shie, and A. Li. 2019. "NASA Global Satellite and Model Data Products and Services for Tropical Cyclone Research."
Current Topics in Tropical Cyclone Research [Working Title]
[10.5772/intechopen.89720]
Wei, Y., H. K. Ramapriyan, R. R. Downs, et al. 2019. "Comprehensive Data Quality Recommendations for Data Producers and Distributors, Technical Note ESDS-RFC-033."
NASA ESDIS Standard Office (ESO)
pp. 1-81
[Full Text (Link)]
Liu, Z., H. K. Ramapriyan, Y. Wei, et al. 2019. "High-Priority Data Quality Recommendations for Data Producers and Distributors, Technical Note ESDS-RFC-034."
NASA ESDIS Standard Office (ESO)
pp. 1-17
[Full Text (Link)]
Ramapriyan, H. K., D. Scott, E. Armstrong, et al. 2019. "Data Management Plan Template for DAACs, Technical Note ESDS-RFC-031."
NASA ESDIS Standard Office (ESO)
pp. 1-11
[Full Text (Link)]
Ramapriyan, H. K., D. Scott, E. Armstrong, et al. 2019. "Data Quality Working Group Recommendations for the Data Management Plan Template for Data Producers, Technical Note ESDS-RFC-032."
NASA ESDIS Standard Office (ESO)
pp. 1-7
[Full Text (Link)]
Liu, Z., M. Jin, J. Liu, et al. 2019. "Global Satellite Observations for Smart Cities."
Prakash, S., A. K. Mitra, A. AghaKouchak, et al. 2018. "A preliminary assessment of GPM-based multi-satellite precipitation estimates over a monsoon dominated region."
Journal of Hydrology
556
865-876
[10.1016/j.jhydrol.2016.01.029]
Liu, Z., and J. Acker. 2017. "Giovanni: The Bridge Between Data and Science."
Eos
98
[10.1029/2017eo079299]
Liu, Z., D. Ostrenga, B. Vollmer, S. , and W. Teng. 2017. "NASA global
satellite-based precipitation products and services for drought monitoring activities in Handbook of Drought and Water Scarcity."
CRC Press, Taylor and Francis
1
(Chapter 22):
[10.1201/9781315404219]
Liu, Z., D. Ostrenga, B. Vollmer, et al. 2017. "Global Precipitation Measurement Mission Products and Services at the NASA GES DISC."
Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society
98
(3):
437-444
[10.1175/bams-d-16-0023.1]
Liu, Z. 2016. "Comparison of Integrated Multisatellite Retrievals for GPM (IMERG) and TRMM Multisatellite Precipitation Analysis (TMPA) Monthly Precipitation Products: Initial Results."
Journal of Hydrometeorology
17
(3):
777-790
[10.1175/jhm-d-15-0068.1]
Liu, Z. 2015. "Evaluation of Precipitation Climatology Derived from TRMM Multi-Satellite Precipitation Analysis (TMPA) Monthly Product over Land with Two Gauge-Based Products."
Climate
3
(4):
964-982
[10.3390/cli3040964]
Mantas, V., Z. Liu, C. Caro, and A. Pereira. 2015. "Validation of TRMM multi-satellite precipitation analysis (TMPA) products in the Peruvian Andes."
Atmospheric Research
163
132-145
[10.1016/j.atmosres.2014.11.012]
Liu, Z. 2015. "Comparison of versions 6 and 7 3-hourly TRMM multi-satellite precipitation analysis (TMPA) research products."
Atmospheric Research
163
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