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EURAINSAT Algorithm Validation and Intercomparison Exercise

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Measuring Precipitation From Space

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Kästner, M. (2007). EURAINSAT Algorithm Validation and Intercomparison Exercise. In: Levizzani, V., Bauer, P., Turk, F.J. (eds) Measuring Precipitation From Space. Advances In Global Change Research, vol 28. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5835-6_29

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