Abstract
Pluviometry variability at Maïné-Soroa station (SE Niger) shows correlation at 0.75 with the Central Sahel pluviometric index established by Lebel and Ali (2009) from 1950 to 2005. Three mains periods were indetified : wet (1950-1967), arid (1968-1999) and semi-arid (1988/89-2005). Continuous Wavelet Transform was used to evaluate forced (climatic) variability of pluviometric signal. An intensification of the 2-4 years and 5-8 years frequency bands is observed during wet and semiarid periods. Conversely, these bands become weaken and the 12-18 years band appears stronger during arid period. Moreover, Wavelet coherence and Phase are used to identify forcing climate indices. During the wet period, climate indices (NAO and Tropical North Atlantic SST) are coherent and in phase with pluviometry, while during the arid period, climate indices (NAO, Tropical North and South Atlantic SSTs) are coherent with pluviometry but out of phases.
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Original language | French |
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Title of host publication | Risques et Changement Climatiques |
Subtitle of host publication | XIII Colloque de L'Association Internationale de Climatologie |
Publisher | Association Internationale de Climatologie |
Pages | 173-178 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Volume | 23 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-2-907696-16-6 |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | XXIIIème COLLOQUE DE L’ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE DE CLIMATOLOGIE: 23rd Association Internacionale de Climatologie Conference - Rennes, France Duration: 1 Sept 2010 → 4 Sept 2010 |
Conference
Conference | XXIIIème COLLOQUE DE L’ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE DE CLIMATOLOGIE |
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Country/Territory | France |
City | Rennes |
Period | 1/09/10 → 4/09/10 |