Role of satellite and reanalysis precipitation products in streamflow and sediment modeling over a typical alpine and gorge region in Southwest China

Satellite and reanalysis precipitation products, as new and complementary data sources, are attractive for hydro-meteorological applications, especially in data-sparse areas. This study evaluates the accuracy of two satellite precipitation products (TMPA 3B42V7 and PERSIANN-CDR) and one reanalysis precipitation product (NCEP-CFSR) against gauge precipitation observations with four statistical indices over the upstream of the Lancang River Basin...