Wind modelling, validation and sensitivity study using Weather Research and Forecasting model in complex terrain

MO Mughal, M Lynch, F Yu, B McGann… - … Modelling & Software, 2017 - Elsevier
A physically-based wind model is applied to determine wind speed and direction and to
conduct a model sensitivity analysis. The focus is the East African site of the Lake Turkana …

Application of the EMS-WRF model in dekadal rainfall prediction over the GHA region

F Opijah, J Mutemi, L Ogallo - Africa Journal of Physical …, 2014 - uonjournals.uonbi.ac.ke
Abstract The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre exists to monitor and predict
the patterns of rainfall over the greater Horn of Africa region, and provide early-warning …

Spatial and Temporal Characteristics of Thunderstorms over the Eastern Region of Lake Victoria Basin in Kenya

S Maloba - 2015 - erepository.uonbi.ac.ke
Weather is very important on human activities over western Kenya just like the rest of the
world. It affects lives in different ways, including the food and water resources. Western …

Effects of Exceedance of Thunderstorm-related Phenomena Limits on Aircraft Operations at Selected Airports in Kenya

TK Tanui - 2022 - erepository.uonbi.ac.ke
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of exceedance of thunderstorm-
related phenomena limits, including heavy rainfall, surface winds and visibility, on aviation …

Assessing the vulnerability of maize production to climate change in Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Nakuru and Narok counties

FN Masambaya - 2018 - erepository.uonbi.ac.ke
Quantification of vulnerability and its components is currently an integral part of providing
information to policy makers and stakeholders in an attempt to appropriately assess climate …

Optimized Cumulus Parameterization in Wrf Model for Simulation of Extreme Rainfall Over East Africa

GO Ochieng - 2018 - erepository.uonbi.ac.ke
The use of numerical climate models for accurate simulation of weather and climate
information is very crucial for optimum planning and management of weather related …