Dynamical evolution of vertical profile of rain structures observed using ground-based radar over a tropical station

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dc.contributor.authorOjo JS
dc.contributor.authorAkoma DB
dc.contributor.authorOlurotimi EO
dc.date.accessioned2022-07-22T21:26:03Z
dc.date.available2022-07-22T21:26:03Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractIn this study, measurements of vertical profiles of rain parameters have been made using vertically pointing micro rain radar (VPMRR) at Akure (7.30° N, 5.13° E). Rain parameter data collected over seven-month rainfall episodes during the intense rainy season (April to October) have been analyzed for a dynamical evolutionary trend over the site. Nearly all the episodes observed followed a similar pattern, hence, a single continuous rainfall episode occurring between 20:45:00 h and 21:14:00 h Greenwich Meridian Time (GMT) local time on 6th August 2018 is presented in this report. The results show no significant changes to the rain parameters (such as rain rate and liquid water content) nor contributed to the raindrop size distribution, based on average fall velocity of 6.55 m s−1 and rain rates within 1.3 and 2.6 mm h−1. This is to enable a stable fall for the dominant drops during the period. Further, the results revealed the transformation and collision of smaller drops to enhance a stable fall of larger drops during the rain event. The information from the study will be useful for radar meteorologists and microwave engineers in their designs.
dc.identifier.citation10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06888
dc.identifier.issn2405-8440
dc.identifier.urihttps://nerd.ethesis.ng/handle/123456789/47
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectRaindrop size
dc.subjectRain types
dc.subjectVertical profile
dc.subjectVPMRR
dc.subjectTropical location
dc.subjectDynamical trend
dc.titleDynamical evolution of vertical profile of rain structures observed using ground-based radar over a tropical station
dc.typeArticle
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