Applied Research in Geographical Sciences

Applied Research in Geographical Sciences

An Analysis of precipitation Periods trend in Iran

Authors
Zoleikha Khezerluei Mohammadyar 1
bohloul alijani 2
1 PH.D student of climatology, Islamic Azad University, ulum tahghighat, Tehran, Iran.
2 Professor of climatology Department of physical Geography, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.
10.61186/jgs.24.73.521
Abstract


The purpose of this article is to analyze the frequency and severity of the one to six days of rainfall in Iran. The trend of frequency changes and severity of each course was identified using my-candle test and the slope estimator during the 1968-1988 period. Then, using the main component analysis method and cluster analysis method, the entire stations were categorized in five clusters (abundance) and four (intensity) based on the annual changes of frequency indicators and intensity of precipitation. Cluster 1 and 2 stations represent the frequency of precipitation periods with a severe or without trend. The two clusters were mostly established in the southern half of Iran. Cluster 4 and 5 stations represent the frequency of precipitation periods with a positive (mild) trend, mainly in the northern part of the country. Cluster 3 stations represent the frequency of precipitation periods with decreased (mild) trends, which are mostly focused on west and southwestern Iran. The clustering results of the stations based on the intensity index of precipitation periods, contrary to many results; do not show a specific pattern. But in the cluster, there has been a severe decrease in the last half century. The stations of this cluster are mostly concentrated in the northern parts of the country. Other clusters are scattered in almost all parts of the country. Accordingly, it can be concluded that the frequency of precipitation periods in the northern latitudes of incremental processes (average or weak) and the severity of precipitation periods in these latitudes (north of the country) had severe declining trends.



Keywords: Frequency of precipitation, intensity of precipitation, analysis of main components, clustering, process.
Keywords
Frequency of precipitation
intensity of precipitation
analysis of main components
Clustering
process
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