| Description |
A simple and easy to use Validation Toolbox (MATLAB source code) that can be used for evaluation of gridded data including satellite observations, reanalysis data, and weather and climate model simulations. In addition to the commonly used categorical indices, the toolbox includes the Volumetric Hit Index (VHI), Volumetric False Alarm Ration (VFAR), Volumetric Missed Index (VMI), and Volumetric Critical Success Index introduced in:
Mehran A., AghaKouchak A., 2013, Capabilities of Satellite Precipitation datasets to Estimate Heavy Precipitation Rates at Different Temporal Accumulations, Hydrological Processes, doi: 10.1002/hyp.9779.
AghaKouchak A., Behrangi A., Sorooshian S., Hsu K., Amitai E., 2011, Evaluation of satellite-retrieved extreme precipitation rates across the Central United States, Journal of Geophysical Research, 116, D02115, doi:10.1029/2010JD014741.
The toolbox includes a sample observation and simulation data sets. Run ValidationToolbox.m to see sample outputs.
Additional information:
http://amir.eng.uci.edu/software.html
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