Rain Height Statistics Based on 0°C Isotherm Height Using TRMM Precipitation Data for Earth-Space Satellite Links in Nigeria | Zendy

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Rain Height Statistics Based on 0°C Isotherm Height Using TRMM Precipitation Data for Earth-Space Satellite Links in Nigeria

Author(s) -

J. S. Ojo

Publication year - 2014

Publication title -

isrn atmospheric sciences

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 2314-4645

DOI - 10.1155/2014/798289

Subject(s) - precipitation , environmental science , satellite , meteorology , atmospheric sciences , climatology , geography , geology , aerospace engineering , engineering

In the prediction of attenuation due to precipitation related phenomena, the 0°C isotherm height plays a vital role. In this paper, 2 years of precipitation data obtained from the Tropical Rain Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite had been analyzed to establish the distribution of rain height based on 0°C isotherm heights over six locations in Nigeria. Probability of exceedance of rain heights in each of the locations was compared between the two seasons in Nigeria. Rain heights distribution was also compared with the ITU-R P.839 recommendation. The overall results show seasonal, rainfall type’s dependence and overestimation of the rain height predicted by the ITU for Nigeria.

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