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Accuracy and suitability of satellite-based retrieval products for operational precipitation nowcasting in Ghana
Glas, Vera (2024) Accuracy and suitability of satellite-based retrieval products for operational precipitation nowcasting in Ghana.
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| Abstract: | There is an urgent need for reliable now- and forecasting of (extreme) precipitation on the African continent. Early warning for extreme rainfall contributes to disaster preparedness and can decrease the associated risks. Precipitation data with a high temporal and spatial resolution is of high value for hazard models, especially flash floods. For short lead times (0-6h), nowcasting approaches that extrapolate ground-radar observations are commonly applied in practice. However, operational nowcasting efforts on the African continent are hindered due to the limited availability of ground-radar data. The increasing availability and resolution of satellite-based retrieval products show the potential to partly overcome the need for ground-based radar stations. This study addresses the accuracy and suitability of satellite-based retrieval products for operational precipitation nowcasting in Ghana. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Clients: | HKV, Nederland |
| Faculty: | ET: Engineering Technology |
| Subject: | 38 earth sciences, 56 civil engineering |
| Programme: | Civil Engineering and Management MSc (60026) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/98974 |
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