Dr. Robert Suya

Dr. Robert Suya

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Land Surveying & Physical Planning

33 publications

Suya earns a PhD in Navigation and Satellite Positioning from the University of Nottingham. He also has an MSc in Geodesy and Engineering Surveying from the same university. Suya is a Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) enthusiast and a renowned geodesist who specialises in utilising satellit...

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Advancing High-Resolution Weather Prediction through Machine Learning and GNSS Techniques

Conference Proceeding
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Dr. Robert Suya
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Dr. Robert Suya
Abstract
Accurate high-resolution weather prediction is essential for numerous applications, including agriculture and disaster management. However, traditional forecasting methods face challenges in achieving precise predictions. This study addresses the challenge of weather prediction by harnessing the fusion of machine learning and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) techniques. Specifically, novel machine-learning models are developed to predict precipitable water vapour and temperature, critical variables affecting weather patterns. The models seamlessly combine GNSS and meteorological datasets from the Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) in Mzuzu City, Malawi, to estimate weather attributes with exceptional accuracy. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed models achieve prediction accuracies, enabling the capture of subtle variations in precipitation and temperature contents. Among the developed models, a suitable candidate for weather forecasting is identified based on its superior performance. The development of this model represents a significant step towards the realization of a real-time weather prediction system capable of providing accurate and localized forecasts. Furthermore, by leveraging the power of machine learning and integrating GNSS data, this research addresses the challenge of achieving high-resolution weather prediction and contributes to overcoming the limitations of traditional forecasting methods.
Year of Publication
2023
Proceedings Title
International Conference on Safe, Secure, Ethical, Responsible Technologies and Emerging Applications (EAI SAFER-TEA 2023). Smart, Responsible and Ethical Innovations through Emerging Technologies: Driver of National Development Strategy 2020-2030
Page Numbers
1130-1150
Conference Dates
25-27 October, 2023
Conference Place
Djeuga Palace Hotel, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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