All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the URSI-NG24 during 20 – 22 March 2024 at the Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the technical committee and approved by the Editor-in-Chief, who affirms...

The study aims to compare the influence of some components of the atmosphere like wind speed, rainfall, temperature, atmospheric pressure and relative humidity on the strength of the signal received (SSR) via digital terrestrial television reception in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, and Jos, Plateau...

This research seeks to establish how machine learning (ML) can be used to improve hospitality services in the selected hotels in Ondo State, Nigeria. As quantitative research, the study adopts a systematic method of data collection and analysis with the hotel staff and guests. The application of customer...

The research work was aimed at assessing the adherence to data protection and privacy policies in Nigeria using a survey approach. In this work, a questionnaire was used to carry out the survey. A total of 590 participants, comprising professionals in IT organizations and decision-makers from various...

Rain attenuation forecasts are one of the major components during the design of a satellite communication link at higher frequency bands. The environmental degradation is a major challenge, and consideration in designing a safe earth-to-satellite microwave link for these frequency bands is of key importance....

The rapid development of wireless communication from the first to the fifth generation has created demand for antennas with a wide band that are capable of processing large amounts of information. Microstrip patch antennas (MPA) are one of the most efficient when it comes to handheld devices using wireless...

This study examined diurnal and seasonal variability in secondary weather parameters- refractivity, refractivity gradient, k-factor, and field strength- over Ogbomoso, Nigeria. Results showed significant diurnal variations, with maximum refractivity of 375 N-units and k-factor of 1.48 in the early hours,...

The aim of this research work was to examine the performance of 5G network signal in Abuja in the rainy season with respect to some atmospheric elements. The research made use of data of 5G network signal parameters like the upload speed, download speed, ping, and RSSI measured with speed test and QualiPoc...

The evolution of mobile communication networks has been driven by rapid technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the integration of AI and ML in communication networks. The study focuses on the...

An optimization of quadrifilar helical antenna is presented in this paper. The radiation characteristic is achieved by the geometry of the helices, the dimensions of the radiation is determined by the height and frequency of the operation. The antenna provides a gain of 2.8 dB at 1.5 GHz. An impedance...

Radio field strength is often degraded due to surface refractivity on communication links. Results from the computation of surface refractivity presented in this study are based on the collection of data of relative humidity, temperature, and pressure across three locations in Nigeria, namely, Ikeja...

This study presents a numerical investigation of radar cross-section (RCS) and radar reflectivity of raindrops using a modified generalized T-matrix method to model realistic non-spheroidal raindrop shapes. The RCS and reflectivity are computed across a range of frequencies for raindrops with radii between...

Preserving natural ecosystems and biodiversity is crucial for fostering a fair and equitable society, promoting economic functionality, and securing a sustainable future. However, illegal logging activities recently in Nigeria have been posing a significant threat to the forests, the natural environment,...

Meteorological parameters of air temperature, relative humidity, and atmospheric pressure at the ground surface and 950 hPa pressure level at 09:00 LT obtained from the archive of European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) Re-analysis ERA-Interim were used to compute modified radio refractivity...

Farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are plagued with the challenges of climate change, farmers-headers clash, resulting in low production. Greenhouse farming is seen as a way out due to small space required and ability to control microclimate. Tropical Greenhouses are usually very hot in the afternoon resulting...

The effects of ionospheric delay (ionodelay) on the positioning accuracy of GNSS receivers at the University of Burdwan, India are presented. One (1) Hz dual-frequency GPS constellation data were logged for 24 h each day for a few days during the autumn season in October 2022 and the spring season in...

Precise point positioning (PPP) for global positioning systems (GPS) is being utilized for many scientific and commercial applications, and the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) world is quite excited about it. With the PPP technique, the GNSS can accurately determine the geolocation of any point....

The use of inadequate water during irrigation results in water stress for the crops while too much water results in nutrients’ leaching both leading to poor crop yield. To address these challenges, a mini-weather station using weather data from an irrigation site is developed. A data acquisition system...

The refractivity of the lower atmosphere is responsible for several anomalies in microwave propagation such as ducting, scintillation, refraction, fading, including range and elevation errors in radar and data acquisition. It is needful to develop models which could be used to predict refractivity. In...

Free Space Optics (FSO) has garnered a lot of attention in recent years for the transmission of optical signals due to its perceived advantages such as ease of deployment, license-free, and high throughput. However, its performance is impacted negatively by meteorological parameters such as haze, snow,...

This conference paper investigates the application of machine learning models for predicting surface radio refractivity across diverse climatic zones in West Africa, focusing on four key locations: Kano, Freetown, Accra, and Niamey. Accurate radio refractivity prediction is critical for optimizing telecommunications...

Designing satellite and terrestrial communication links requires accurate predictions of rain rate and rain attenuation because rain-fade and its dynamic fluctuations have consistently been detrimental to received signals, especially in tropical regions known to be prone to heavy rainfall. Nigeria’s...

In satellite communication networks on Ku-band and above, the propagation of signals is affected by various properties of weather conditions like hail, fog, and rain. The attenuation by rain is a dominant source of impairment of signal propagation operating on frequencies above 10 GHz. It is important...

Rainfall is the main cause of signal degradation along the communication signal links above 10 GHz frequency. A crucial parameter for accurately determining rain attenuation is the 1-min rainfall integration time which is very scarce. This paper presents a conversion model for Gqeberha in South Africa...

Intense rainfall is a significant factor affecting communication systems as radio signals interact with raindrops along their propagation path in the troposphere. However, the spatial and temporal variability of rainfall makes its measurement and prediction challenging. This study endeavors to investigate...

In this paper, one-year meteorological data from 2015 were obtained from the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecast (ECMWF) for seven stations located in the seashore region of Nigeria. The study focused on the diurnal, seasonal, and annual fluctuations of the Earth's atmospheric refractive...