Satellite observation analysis of aerosols loading effect over Monrovia-Liberia

[摘要] The effect of aerosols loading most often results in aerosols retention in the atmosphere. Aside the health hazards of aerosol retention, its effect on climate change are visible. In this research, it was proposed that the effect of aerosol retention also affects rain pattern. The Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) layer 3 observations and the multi-imaging spectro-reflectometer (MISR) was used for the study. The aerosols loading over were investigated using sixteen years satellite observation in Monrovia-Liberia. Its effect on the rain rate over the region was documented. The results show that aerosol loading over the region is high and may have effect on farming in the nearest future. It was affirmed that the scanty AOD data was as a result of the rain rate that is higher within May and October.

[发布机构] Department of Physics, Covenant University Canaan Land, P.M.B 1023, Ota, Nigeria^1

[效力级别] 无线电电子学

[关键词] Aerosol loading;Loading effects;Rain rates;Satellite observations;Tropical rainfall measuring missions