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This research focuses on predicting winter precipitation in Georgia to aid in better preparedness. By analyzing existing data from KATL and KAHN from 1973-2007 using Matlab scripts, the study reveals correlations between temperature and precipitation, a 6-year precipitation cycle, and mixed results from Cross-Spectral Analysis.
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Predicting Winter Precipitation By: Tony Cummings
Problem • Winter precipitation is major issue • Georgia is not as prepared • Seasonal forecast would be helpful • Already forecast seasonal temperatures
Data • Same data as undergraduate research • KATL and KAHN from 1973-2007 • ASOS data • Used Matlab script to decode
Methodology • Decode Data • Analyze data • Linear Correlations [corr()] • Periodograms [periodogram()] • Cross spectral Analysis • cspd() • mscohere() • angle() .
Conclusions • Temps and Hours of precipitation are statistically correlated • Strong 6 year precipitation cycle • Cross Spectral Analysis results mixed • Precipitation predictions similar to temperature predictions