Hierarchical Bayesian Modeling of Total Column Ozone: Unraveling Equatorial Variability over Ethiopia Using Satellite Data and Multisource Covariates
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| author | Abebe, Yassin Tesfaw Seid, Abdu Mohammed Roininen, Lassi Raju, U. Jaya Parakash Alemu, Abebaw Bizuneh |
| author_facet | Abebe, Yassin Tesfaw Seid, Abdu Mohammed Roininen, Lassi Raju, U. Jaya Parakash Alemu, Abebaw Bizuneh |
| contents | Understanding the spatiotemporal dynamics of total column ozone (TCO) is critical for monitoring ultraviolet (UV) exposure and ozone trends, particularly in equatorial regions where variability remains underexplored. This study investigates monthly TCO over Ethiopia (2012-2022) using a Bayesian hierarchical model implemented via Integrated Nested Laplace Approximation (INLA). The model incorporates nine environmental covariates, capturing meteorological, stratospheric, and topographic influences alongside spatiotemporal random effects. Spatial dependence is modeled using the Stochastic Partial Differential Equation (SPDE) approach, while temporal autocorrelation is handled through an autoregressive structure. The model shows strong predictive accuracy, with correlation coefficients of 0.94 (training) and 0.91 (validation), and RMSE values of 3.91 DU and 4.45 DU, respectively. Solar radiation, stratospheric temperature, and the Quasi-Biennial Oscillation are positively associated with TCO, whereas surface temperature, precipitation, humidity, water vapor, and altitude exhibit negative associations. Random effects highlight persistent regional clusters and seasonal peaks during summer. These findings provide new insights into regional ozone behavior over complex equatorial terrains, contributing to the understanding of the equatorial ozone paradox. The approach demonstrates the utility of combining satellite observations with environmental data in data-scarce regions, supporting improved UV risk monitoring and climate-informed policy planning. |
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| spellingShingle | Hierarchical Bayesian Modeling of Total Column Ozone: Unraveling Equatorial Variability over Ethiopia Using Satellite Data and Multisource Covariates Abebe, Yassin Tesfaw Seid, Abdu Mohammed Roininen, Lassi Raju, U. Jaya Parakash Alemu, Abebaw Bizuneh Applications Understanding the spatiotemporal dynamics of total column ozone (TCO) is critical for monitoring ultraviolet (UV) exposure and ozone trends, particularly in equatorial regions where variability remains underexplored. This study investigates monthly TCO over Ethiopia (2012-2022) using a Bayesian hierarchical model implemented via Integrated Nested Laplace Approximation (INLA). The model incorporates nine environmental covariates, capturing meteorological, stratospheric, and topographic influences alongside spatiotemporal random effects. Spatial dependence is modeled using the Stochastic Partial Differential Equation (SPDE) approach, while temporal autocorrelation is handled through an autoregressive structure. The model shows strong predictive accuracy, with correlation coefficients of 0.94 (training) and 0.91 (validation), and RMSE values of 3.91 DU and 4.45 DU, respectively. Solar radiation, stratospheric temperature, and the Quasi-Biennial Oscillation are positively associated with TCO, whereas surface temperature, precipitation, humidity, water vapor, and altitude exhibit negative associations. Random effects highlight persistent regional clusters and seasonal peaks during summer. These findings provide new insights into regional ozone behavior over complex equatorial terrains, contributing to the understanding of the equatorial ozone paradox. The approach demonstrates the utility of combining satellite observations with environmental data in data-scarce regions, supporting improved UV risk monitoring and climate-informed policy planning. |
| title | Hierarchical Bayesian Modeling of Total Column Ozone: Unraveling Equatorial Variability over Ethiopia Using Satellite Data and Multisource Covariates |
| topic | Applications |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.09046 |