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Area of Science:

  • Earth System Science
  • Hydrology
  • Climate Science

Background:

  • Terrestrial water storage (TWS) is crucial for Earth's climate, ecosystems, and human activities.
  • Spaceborne missions like GRACE provide global TWS change data since 2002.
  • Existing TWS datasets have limitations not always clear to users.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an accessible overview of GRACE TWS measurement concepts and data products.
  • To clarify technical terms and concepts related to TWS data.
  • To guide users on effective data utilization and potential pitfalls.

Main Methods:

  • Review of GRACE mission data processing and measurement principles.
  • Illustration of key concepts and data products.
  • Summarization of recommendations for data usage and application.

Main Results:

  • An overview of GRACE TWS data products and their underlying concepts.
  • Identification of common limitations and technical terms.
  • Recommendations for integrating TWS data with other datasets.

Conclusions:

  • Facilitating interdisciplinary research through clear understanding of satellite-based TWS data.
  • Supporting future research by addressing data limitations and promoting proper usage.
  • Enhancing the application of GRACE TWS data in hydrology and climate science.