TRMM satellite products, Version 5, represent the second publicly-released data set from the TRMM mission. They are NOT perfect, but were judged good enough to be of value to the general user community. Some products have known deficiencies, while others may not yet have been tested as thoroughly as one would wish. In order to effectively communicate the known problems at the time of the initial data release (Sept. 1, 1998), as well as future problems that may still be uncovered, the TRMM project will make this information available via the TRMM Web site at http://trmm.gsfc.nasa.gov/data_dir/ProductStatus.html.

These pages also contain data product descriptions and other useful information about the algorithms. Data users should read the relevant information before using any data products, and occasionally check the site afterwards to monitor if any new information has become available for the data products they are using. Known deficiencies in the algorithms will be addressed at scheduled (approximately annual) reprocessing intervals. TRMM wishes to apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but the Science Team felt strongly that this was the only manner in which opposing requirements for timeliness and highest possible data quality could be met.

To obtain TRMM data, we are asking you to agree to read and understand the status and any caveats associated with the data products and to use your judgement regarding the suitability of these early products for your specific applications.

By proceeding from here to download any TRMM data, you are acknowledging that you have read this TRMM disclaimer.