Exploration of solar radiation data from three geo-political zones in Nigeria
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In this paper,readings of solar radiation received at three
meteorological sites in Nigeria were analysed. Analysis of Variance
(ANOVA)statistical test was carried out on the data set to observe
the significant differences on radiations for each quarter of the
specified years.The data were obtained in raw form from Nigerian
Meteorological Agency(NIMET),Oshodi,Lagos.In order to get a
clear description and visualization of the fluctuations of the
radiation data,each year were considered independently,where it
wasdiscoveredthatforthe3rdquarterofeachyear,thereisa
great fallintheintensityofthesolarradiationtoaslowas73.27
(W/m2), 101.66(W/m2), 158.51(W/m2) for Ibadan,Port-Harcourt
and Sokoto respectively.A detailed data description is available for
the averages across months fore a chquarter.The data can provide
insights on the health implications of exposure to solar radiation
and the effect of solar radiation on climate change,food produc-
tion, rainfall and flood patterns
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