France | Can Remote Sensing Precipitation Data Trusted to Capture Annual and Seasonality Trends?

Leti Kleyn
Apr 19, 2023
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Updated: Oct 9, 2024

International Conference on Climate Risk, Vulnerability and Resilience Building

19-21 April 2023, UNESCO | Paris, France

Investigating changes in precipitation extremes and characteristics due to climate change and variability is crucial at regional and global scales. However, many African basins lack continuous and high-quality data from ground stations. Remote sensing technology has become a valuable tool for monitoring and predicting weather patterns, including precipitation. However, the reliability of remote sensing data in capturing precipitation trends remains a topic of debate. Hence, this study aimed to investigate whether remote-sensing precipitation data can be trusted to capture annual and seasonal trends accurately.

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