Optimal Rain Attenuation Prediction Models for Earth-Space Communication at Ku-Band in North Central Nigeria

Derivation of Regression Coefficients and Conversion Factors for 1-Minute Rain Rate Statistics in A Tropical Environment

“…For effective and accurate analysis of rain-induced attenuation, conversion of rain rate from any integration time to 1minute has been an important and accepted approach, especially when one-minute local data is not available [3,4]. Recent efforts have been made in North Central Nigeria in this regard [5,6].Based on the different physical principles of measurement systems, whether it is direct or indirect or whether it is ground-based or space-based, a number of rainfall-measuring methods exist. Remote measurements by weather radars and weather satellites which fall under the indirect methods are broad but lack high accuracy, though with good spatial distribution of rainfall.…”

“…For effective and accurate analysis of rain-induced attenuation, conversion of rain rate from any integration time to 1minute has been an important and accepted approach, especially when one-minute local data is not available [3,4]. Recent efforts have been made in North Central Nigeria in this regard [5,6].…”