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Determination of Algerian Weighted Mean Temperature Model for forthcoming GNSS Meteorology Application in Algeria

  • Song, Dong-Seob (Department of Ocean Construction Engineering, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Boutiouta, Seddik (Department of Radio Communication, Institute of Telecommunications, University of Oran)
  • Received : 2012.10.25
  • Accepted : 2012.11.30
  • Published : 2012.12.31
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Abstract

Since the accuracy of precipitable/integrated water vapor estimates from GNSS measurements is proportional to the accuracy of water vapor Weighted Mean Temperature Model (WMTM), the WMTM is a significant formulation in the retrieval of precipitable water vapor from zenith wet delay of GNSS signal. The purpose of this paper is to develop available the WMTM to apply for GNSS meteorology in the region of Algeria, by using the Algerian radiosonde network in the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). It can be concluded that the available GNSS precipitable water vapor which is retrieved by the developed Algerian Weighted Mean Temperature Equation (AWMTE) can be useful technique for sensing of water vapor in the Algeria, after Algerian Continuously Operating Reference System (CORS) will be constructed.

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Supported by : Kangwon National University

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