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Evaluation of GPM-IMERG V07 Precipitation Data Against In-Situ Measurements in a Semi-Arid Region of Türkiye
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Accurate precipitation data are essential for hydrological modeling, water resource management, and climate impact assessments, particularly in semi-arid regions that are increasingly affected by water scarcity. Satellite-based products, such as the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission’s Integrated Multi-satellite Retrievals for GPM (IMERG) Final Run Version 07 (V07), may offer a valuable alternative to sparse and unevenly distributed ground-based observations. The primary objective of this study is to assess the performance of GPM IMERG V07 precipitation estimates for the semi-arid region of southern Türkiye by comparing them with gauge data from Adana Meteorological Station for the period 1998–2024. Statistical evaluation was conducted using the coefficient of determination (R²), Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r), and root mean square error (RMSE) at both monthly and yearly scales. Furthermore, F-tests and Student t-tests were applied to assess differences in precipitation variability and mean values between satellite and ground observations. Results indicate that IMERG V07 exhibits strong agreement with in-situ measurements, with high correlation values (r≈0.95) and RMSE of 23.02 mm/month and 158.63 mm/year, demonstrating its reliability in capturing precipitation dynamics. Nonetheless, despite the strong correlation, IMERG V07 systematically overestimates precipitation totals. This trend of overestimation, confirmed through Student t-tests, suggests that correction methods must be applied to enhance the accuracy of the data before it is used in hydrological and water resource applications. Overall, the findings support the utility of IMERG V07 as a robust precipitation dataset in data-scarce environments like semi-arid regions, provided that its systematic deviation is effectively addressed.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Destekleyen Kurum
Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkiye (TÜBİTAK)
Proje Numarası
23O514
Etik Beyan
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
Teşekkür
This study was financially supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkiye (TÜBİTAK) under project number 23O514. We would like to express our gratitude to TÜBİTAK for its support.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Doğal Afetler
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Erken Görünüm Tarihi
6 Aralık 2025
Yayımlanma Tarihi
6 Aralık 2025
Gönderilme Tarihi
28 Mayıs 2025
Kabul Tarihi
20 Haziran 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2025 Cilt: 49 Sayı: 3
APA
Alsenjar, O., & Çetin, M. (2025). Evaluation of GPM-IMERG V07 Precipitation Data Against In-Situ Measurements in a Semi-Arid Region of Türkiye. Jeoloji Mühendisliği Dergisi, 49(3), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.24232/jmd.1708249
AMA
1.Alsenjar O, Çetin M. Evaluation of GPM-IMERG V07 Precipitation Data Against In-Situ Measurements in a Semi-Arid Region of Türkiye. Jeoloji Mühendisliği Dergisi. 2025;49(3):1-12. doi:10.24232/jmd.1708249
Chicago
Alsenjar, Omar, ve Mahmut Çetin. 2025. “Evaluation of GPM-IMERG V07 Precipitation Data Against In-Situ Measurements in a Semi-Arid Region of Türkiye”. Jeoloji Mühendisliği Dergisi 49 (3): 1-12. https://doi.org/10.24232/jmd.1708249.
EndNote
Alsenjar O, Çetin M (01 Aralık 2025) Evaluation of GPM-IMERG V07 Precipitation Data Against In-Situ Measurements in a Semi-Arid Region of Türkiye. Jeoloji Mühendisliği Dergisi 49 3 1–12.
IEEE
[1]O. Alsenjar ve M. Çetin, “Evaluation of GPM-IMERG V07 Precipitation Data Against In-Situ Measurements in a Semi-Arid Region of Türkiye”, Jeoloji Mühendisliği Dergisi, c. 49, sy 3, ss. 1–12, Ara. 2025, doi: 10.24232/jmd.1708249.
ISNAD
Alsenjar, Omar - Çetin, Mahmut. “Evaluation of GPM-IMERG V07 Precipitation Data Against In-Situ Measurements in a Semi-Arid Region of Türkiye”. Jeoloji Mühendisliği Dergisi 49/3 (01 Aralık 2025): 1-12. https://doi.org/10.24232/jmd.1708249.
JAMA
1.Alsenjar O, Çetin M. Evaluation of GPM-IMERG V07 Precipitation Data Against In-Situ Measurements in a Semi-Arid Region of Türkiye. Jeoloji Mühendisliği Dergisi. 2025;49:1–12.
MLA
Alsenjar, Omar, ve Mahmut Çetin. “Evaluation of GPM-IMERG V07 Precipitation Data Against In-Situ Measurements in a Semi-Arid Region of Türkiye”. Jeoloji Mühendisliği Dergisi, c. 49, sy 3, Aralık 2025, ss. 1-12, doi:10.24232/jmd.1708249.
Vancouver
1.Omar Alsenjar, Mahmut Çetin. Evaluation of GPM-IMERG V07 Precipitation Data Against In-Situ Measurements in a Semi-Arid Region of Türkiye. Jeoloji Mühendisliği Dergisi. 01 Aralık 2025;49(3):1-12. doi:10.24232/jmd.1708249