Author:
Tyokighir SS,Mom JM,Igwue GA
Abstract
Abstract
This study analyzes the performance of the synthetic storm technique (SST) over the Nigerian climate. The location of interest was 9.91°N, 8.88°. Two months rain rate time-series data measured by a rain gauge located inside the University of Jos, Nigeria was utilized for the purpose of this work. The analysis is based on the time-series seasonal variation of rain statistics. Comparison was made between the SST model and measured values at 12.519 GHz for signal downlink from NIGCOMSAT-1R satellite. From results obtained, we observe peak predicted rain attenuation by SST model was 4.06dB with a minimum of 0dB for the month of June while the peak rain attenuation for July was 6.92dB. It can be observed that the SST predicts closely with measured rainfall values. However, disparities exist between the calculated attenuation and the measured values for a few rainfall events. The SST model performance was satisfactory for the period under observation.
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