Investigation of anomalous propagation conditions in Central and West African stations using high-resolution GPS radiosonde observations

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作者
Kaissassou, Samuel [1 ,6 ]
Lenouo, A. [2 ]
Tanessong, R. S. [3 ,4 ]
Tamo, Kamsu [3 ]
Vondou, A. [3 ]
Pokam, W. [3 ,5 ]
Kanko, J. [6 ]
机构
[1] Univ Yaounde I, Natl Adv Sch Engn, Dept Elect & Telecommun Engn, POB 8390, Yaounde, Cameroon
[2] Univ Douala, Fac Sci, Dept Phys, POB 24157, Douala, Cameroon
[3] Univ Yaounde I, Fac Sci, Dept Phys, LEMAP, POB 812, Yaounde, Cameroon
[4] Univ Dschang, Sch Wood Water & Nat Resources, Fac Agron & Agr Sci, POB 786, Ebolowa, Cameroon
[5] Univ Yaounde I, Higher Teachers Training Coll, Dept Phys, POB 47, Yaounde, Cameroon
[6] Univ Maroua, Natl Adv Sch Engn, Dept Meteorol Climatol Hydrol & Soil Sci, Maroua, Cameroon
关键词
Anomalous propagation; west-central Africa; duct; radiosonde; SURFACE DUCT CONDITIONS; SEASONAL-VARIATIONS;
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10.1007/s12040-020-01477-y
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P [天文学、地球科学];
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07 ;
摘要
A comprehensive study on the anomalous propagation (AP) conditions occurring over the central and west African stations was made from 2 years (January 2005-December 2006) high-resolution data measured by GPS (Global Positioning System) radio survey observations. Through data quality control and diagnostic analysis, the probability of AP occurrence and characteristic quantities of the three typical anomalous propagation conditions were given. The sub-refraction, super-refraction and ducting cases were investigated statistically using the vertical profile of modified refractivity gradient. Strong diurnal variation in the percentage occurrence of the AP had its peak during the wet months, while the dry months had the lowest values. From 0600 to 1800 local time (LT) at day (1800-0600 LT at night), the total percentage occurrence of super-refraction, sub-refraction and ducting were 82.5% (78.5%), 11% (15.5%) and 6.5% (6%), respectively. Besides statistical results, local meteorological conditions prevailing over central and west Africa have also been discussed.
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