Assoc. Prof. Koray Kamil Yılmaz from METU Department of Geological Engineering has been selected to be a member of the NASA “Global Precipitation Measurement Mission Science Team”, with his project titled “Ground Validation of GPM-Era Precipitation Products over Complex Topography of Turkey and the Mediterranean with a focus on Modeling Hydrologic Extremes”. Assoc. Prof. Yılmaz conducted research as a researcher at NASA and the University of Maryland between 2008-2010. He also conducted research as a visiting scientist at the University of Maryland between 2019-2020 with the support of TÜBİTAK and METU.
The aim of the project is to evaluate satellite-based Global Precipitation Measurement Mission (GPM)precipitation products for modeling hydrologic extremes (floods and droughts). Geographical variations in Turkey, such as topography, sea-land distribution and high Anatolian peninsula, exert significant controls on precipitation regime and climate. This provides an opportunity to evaluate and understand the performance of GPM precipitation products over various hydroclimatic regimes and their use in monitoring floods and droughts.
Global Precipitation Measurement Mission, initiated by NASA and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) on February 27, 2014, aims to measure global rainfall and snowfall using satellite observations and use these measurements for the benefit of humankind.
The NASA Precipitation Measurement Mission Science Team conducts scientific research to support the satellite-based Global Precipitation Measurement Mission. The Science Team consists of NASA scientists and international researchers selected by NASA.
