1B PPS Research

The Level 1B algorithm and software transform Level 0 counts into geolocated and calibrated antenna temperatures (Ta) and brightness temperatures (Tb). 

Data Download Instructions
  • Click here to register for PPS data access
  • 1B files located in ./[yyyy]/[mm]/[dd]/1B/...
  • Data availability varies based on the lifespan of the given satellite / instrument
  • Satellite / instrument names are indicated in the filename
  • The STORM data ordering website allows for data subsetting, locating files for specific date ranges and geographic regions, and browsing of data before download. 
  • Data access is also available via FTPS, click here for instructions.
Product Type
Data Source
Data Format(s)
Temporal Resolution