Application of Nonparametric Trend Technique for Estimation of Onset and Cessation of Rainfall

Application of Nonparametric Trend Technique for Estimation of Onset and Cessation of Rainfall

The importance of adequate analysis of climatological data cannot be overemphasized as it helps in making vital decision relevant to agricultural practices. Thus, this study gave an overview on nonparametric trend technique for determination of the onset and cessation of rainfall changes over agroec...

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Main Authors: Olumuyiwa Idowu Ojo, Masengo Francois Ilunga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2018-08-01
Series:Air, Soil and Water Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1178622118790264
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spelling doaj-3ec1417e8ac94861a6538395e094a09f2020-11-25T03:32:42ZengSAGE PublishingAir, Soil and Water Research1178-62212018-08-011110.1177/1178622118790264Application of Nonparametric Trend Technique for Estimation of Onset and Cessation of RainfallOlumuyiwa Idowu Ojo0Masengo Francois Ilunga1Department of Agricultural Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, NigeriaDepartment of Civil and Chemical Engineering, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Florida, South AfricaThe importance of adequate analysis of climatological data cannot be overemphasized as it helps in making vital decision relevant to agricultural practices. Thus, this study gave an overview on nonparametric trend technique for determination of the onset and cessation of rainfall changes over agroecological zones. The rainfall analysis technique reviewed in this study is useful for making decisions at the farm and regional levels and for establishing agroclimatic maps and models for any nation. The study helped to provide baseline information needed for accurate agroclimatic (rainfall) data analysis to enhance agriculture and therefore help farmers in proper planning before and during the growing seasons.https://doi.org/10.1177/1178622118790264
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Application of Nonparametric Trend Technique for Estimation of Onset and Cessation of Rainfall
Air, Soil and Water Research
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Masengo Francois Ilunga
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title Application of Nonparametric Trend Technique for Estimation of Onset and Cessation of Rainfall
title_short Application of Nonparametric Trend Technique for Estimation of Onset and Cessation of Rainfall
title_full Application of Nonparametric Trend Technique for Estimation of Onset and Cessation of Rainfall
title_fullStr Application of Nonparametric Trend Technique for Estimation of Onset and Cessation of Rainfall
title_full_unstemmed Application of Nonparametric Trend Technique for Estimation of Onset and Cessation of Rainfall
title_sort application of nonparametric trend technique for estimation of onset and cessation of rainfall
publisher SAGE Publishing
series Air, Soil and Water Research
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publishDate 2018-08-01
description The importance of adequate analysis of climatological data cannot be overemphasized as it helps in making vital decision relevant to agricultural practices. Thus, this study gave an overview on nonparametric trend technique for determination of the onset and cessation of rainfall changes over agroecological zones. The rainfall analysis technique reviewed in this study is useful for making decisions at the farm and regional levels and for establishing agroclimatic maps and models for any nation. The study helped to provide baseline information needed for accurate agroclimatic (rainfall) data analysis to enhance agriculture and therefore help farmers in proper planning before and during the growing seasons.
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