Precipitation over the Pacific Ocean 30oS to 60oN.

Abstract

By using present weather observations taken by ships and relating them to a given amount of precipitation, new estimates of oceanic rainfall for the Pacific Ocean between 30oS and 60oN have been derived. Satellite microwave measurements and Taylor's (1973) island analysis support our findings. Annual and quarterly rainfall maps, drawn from our estimates, agree with other modern, land-derived values, but provide greater detail. - from Authors