The impacts of independent weather factors such as rainfall and relative humidity on the dependent weather variable of solar radiation intensity in Port Harcourt are investigated in this study. This can be done by using appropriate instrumentation to measure the magnitudes of solar radiation intensity, rainfall, and relative humidity, and then determining their relationship and evaluating the integral influence of the independent variables on the dependent variable using a Multistrand data analysis approach. Rivers State University, which is located in the Port Harcourt city local government area, is conducting this study. The city of Port Harcourt is located on the coast of Nigeria, in the Niger Delta area. Solar radiations are electromagnetic waves with wavelengths ranging from 0.25 to 4.5 metres. As seen in Fig. 3 of the electromagnetic spectrum, these radiations include visible light, ultraviolet, and near infrared (IR) radiation. The photon is the energy quantum emitted by solar radiation. Data were gathered on a daily basis at 5 minute intervals in the Rivers State University NECOP Weather Station throughout the dry season for three months and examined with regard to daily and weekly averages. During the dry season, from November to January, fluctuations in rainfall (mm) and relative humidity (percent) were shown to have a negative impact on the magnitude of solar radiation intensity (W/m2). However, the influence of rainfall (mm) on solar radiation intensity (W/m2) was more pronounced than the effect of relative humidity (percent), which might be due to during the dry season, the air is quite dry. There was also no discernible change in solar radiation intensity (W/m2) for different weeks in the course of the influence of relative humidity, particularly during the dry season. For successful planning and implementation of policies for long-term growth, the study's findings should be recorded in the data banks of the aviation, agricultural, manufacturing, and meteorological industries, as well as government environmental ministries and agencies.
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Orudukobipi Asime
Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Chioma Don Lawson
Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Rivers State, Nigeria.
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