1) What is CMORPH Version 0.x? 
   CMORPH Version 0.x is the version of CMORPH that CPC has been generating 
   since CMORPH became operational in December 2002. 
   Why it is called Version 0.x, the data set is generated using an improving 
   algorithm and with inputs of evolving versions.  
    
2) Why Do we put on a version name after 10 years of production? 
   Here in CPC, we have been performing a reprocessing of the CMORPH with a fixed
   algorithm and using inputs of the same versions.  The reprocessed CMORPH is called 
   Version 1.0. To avoid confusion, we name the old operational CMORPH products 
   Version 0.x. 

3) Where can we get the Version 1.0 reprocessed CMORPH? 
   We are starting to release the Version 1.0 CMORPH, pending availability of disk space 
   on our ftp server. The Version 1.0 CMORPH is available at the same ftp server at: 
   
   ftp.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/precip/CMORPH_V1.0
  
4) When will we terminate the production of Version 0.x? 
   Once we finish releasing the reprocessed CMORPH to cover the entire data period from 
   Jan.1998 to Dec.2012, we will terminate the production of the Version 0.x.  However, 
   since the fixed algorithm used to generate the Version 1.0 is very close to the currently
   operational algorithm being used to produce the CMORPH Version 0.x for recent years, 
   the differences between the Version 0.x and Version 1.0 will be minor.

5) What are the major differences between Version 0.x and Version 1.0? 
   We will publish a paper describing the differences. The major differences include: 
   a) The Version 1.0 covers the entire TRMM/GPM era from Jan.1998 to the present, while 
      the Version 0.x started from Dec.2002;
   b) The Version 1.0 is generated using a fixed algorithm and inputs of fixed versions to 
      ensure best possible homogeneity, while the Version 0.x has been produced using an envolving 
      algorithm and inputs of changing versions and therefore presents substantial inhomogeneities
      especially over the earier years of its operations (2003-2006);
   c) The Version 1.0 include the raw, satellite only precipitation estimates as well as bias
      corrected and gauge-satellite blended precipitation products; while the Version 0.x only 
      has the satellite-only products.