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Innovative Polygon Trend Analysis (IPTA): A Case Study for Precipitation in Thessaloniki during the Last 50 Years (1971-2020).
- Source :
- Environmental Sciences Proceedings; 2023, Vol. 26, p1-6, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- In the present study, the introduction of the Innovative Polygon Trend Analysis (IPTA), a non-parametric trend analysis methodology, is proposed as an alternative to the classical trend analysis methodology, according to which processes (normality, independence, and pre-whitening) are not necessary. Monthly precipitation measurements from Thessaloniki are analysed for the period 1971-2020, subdivided into two consecutive equal periods, to identify inherent trends among months and seasons, respectively. A finer interpretation of trends, with physical and numerical explanations and inferences, leads to the obtained results; the total monthly and seasonal precipitation values, their associated standard deviations, as well as trend slopes and trend lengths, are depicted. Increasing trends between the two sub-periods are identified for most months: winter and autumn. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- POLYGONS
METEOROLOGICAL precipitation
SEASONS
METHODOLOGY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 26734931
- Volume :
- 26
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Environmental Sciences Proceedings
- Publication Type :
- Conference
- Accession number :
- 173879527
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/environsciproc2023026161