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Thompson Annor

Meteorology and Climate Science

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He is a climate scientist with expertism in climate modelling and evaluation. He has vast knowledge in environmental data analysis with the application of several Earth Data Analysis Tools such as Climate Data Operator (CDO), NCAR Command Language (NCL), NCAR Command Operator (NCO) etc. He has also been involved in high level international collaboration programs such as the African Monsoon Multidisciplinary Analyses (AMMA), West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adopted Land Use (WASCAL), Future Climate For Africa - Improving Model Processes for African Climate (FCFA-IMPALA), FCFA Model Evaluation Hub for Africa Project (LaunchPAD). He is also a Wikipidia Climate Science for Africa editor.

Research Summary

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A researcher has made significant contributions to advancing hydrological understanding by integrating satellite data with land use/land cover changes, particularly in mining areas. Through a series of papers spanning themes such as Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies (e.g., water balance responses and precipitation projections), the study explores the impacts of mining on water systems across West Africa. The research highlights how satellite imagery enhances our ability to monitor land-use changes and their effects on hydrological processes, particularly in resource-constrained environments like the Pra River Basin. By analyzing historical data and projecting future trends, the work provides critical insights into climate change impacts, agricultural resilience, and sustainable practices. Through its comprehensive approach, the research synthesizes knowledge across physics, environment, and policy to inform decisions for optimizing water resources and promoting eco-innovation in West Africa.

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Monitoring land use and land cover changes due to extensive gold mining, urban expansion, and agriculture in the Pra River Basin of Ghana, 1986–2025(2018)
Water balance responses to land-use/land-cover changes in the Pra River Basin of Ghana, 1986–2025(2019)
Analysis of climate and anthropogenic impacts on runoff in the Lower Pra River Basin of Ghana(2017)
Climate change impact on streamflow in a tropical basin of Ghana, West Africa(2021)
Rainfall and temperature projections and the implications on streamflow and evapotranspiration in the near future at the Tano River Basin of Ghana(2021)
Tono basin climate modeling, the potential advantage of fully coupled WRF/WRF-Hydro modeling System(2022)
Investigation of the photochemical decomposition of nitrate, hydrogen peroxide, and formaldehyde in artificial snow(2005)
Investigation of the photolysis reactions of nitrate, hydrogen peroxide, and formaldehyde in artificial snow(2004)
Photochemical reactions of trace compounds in snow(2004)
Investigation of the photochemical decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and formaldehyde (HCHO) in artificial snow(2004)
Spatio-Temporal Trend Analysis of Rainfall and Temperature Extremes in the Vea Catchment, Ghana(2018)
Assessment of Long-Term Spatio-Temporal Rainfall Variability over Ghana using Wavelet Analysis(2017)
Evaluation of CMIP5 Global Climate Models over the Volta Basin: Precipitation(2018)
Extreme precipitation indices over the Volta Basin: CMIP6 model evaluation(2022)
High-resolution long-term WRF climate simulations over Volta Basin. Part 1: validation analysis for temperature and precipitation(2017)
Volta basin precipitation and temperature climatology: evaluation of CORDEX-Africa regional climate model simulations(2019)
How do coupled models represent the African Easterly Jets and their associated dynamics over Central Africa during the September–November rainy season?(2022)
Long-term spatio-temporal variability and change in rainfall over Ghana (1960–2015)(2023)
Interactions between Climate and Land Cover Change over West Africa(2023)
Assessment of the unified model in reproducing West African precipitation and temperature climatology(2022)
Extreme temperature indices over the Volta Basin: CMIP6 model evaluation(2022)
Heat band, rain band and heat low migration: process-based evaluation of some CMIP6 GCMs over West Africa(2023)
Regional climate response to land cover change in tropical West Africa: a numerical sensitivity experiment with ESA land cover data and advanced WRF-Hydro(2024)
Optimal Physics Parameterization Scheme Combination of the Weather Research and Forecasting Model for Seasonal Precipitation Simulation over Ghana(2017)
A Half Century Dataset on Etccdi Annual Precipitation Indices for the Northern Savanna Agro-Ecological Zone (Ghana) and the Entire Country(2023)
Relationship between climate and land use land cover change over West Africa(2022)
Linkages between Gulf of Guinea Sea Surface Temperatures and West Africa Seasonal Rainfall Extreme Events: Evaluation of Cmip6 Gcms(2025)
A half century dataset on ETCCDI annual precipitation indices for the Northern savanna agro-ecological zone (Ghana) and the entire country(2025)
Towards a historical precipitation database for West Africa: Overview, quality control and harmonization(2021)
Performance analysis of spatial interpolation techniques for daily precipitation amount and further precipitation indices for a data sparse region(2014)
A precipitation database of station-based daily and monthly measurements for West Africa: Overview, quality control and harmonization(2017)
Impact of post- reclamation of soil by large-scale, small-scale and illegal mining on water balance components and sediment yield: Pra River Basin case study(2021)
Modeling the spatial distribution of Global Solar Radiation (GSR) over Ghana using the Ångström-Prescott sunshine duration model(2019)
Modeling the spatial distribution of Global Solar Radiation (GSR) over Ghana using the ÅngströmPrescott sunshine duration model(2019)
Land Use Landcover Change Monitoring and Projection in the Dano Catchment, Southwest Burkina Faso(2019)
Relationships Between Meteorological Parameters and PM2.5 in Accra(2024)
Numerical Simulation of Surface Energy and Water Balances over a Semiarid Grassland Ecosystem in the West African Savanna(2017)
Spatio-Temporal Assessment of Dry Spells within the White Volta Basin of Ghana(2025)
Climate Change Impact on Water Resources; The case of Tono Irrigation Dam in Ghana(2020)
Seasonal Variation Analysis of Air Pollutants in Accra-Ghana(2022)
Gridded daily rainfall data for Ghana for the period 1960 - 2015: Approach and validation process(2023)
A Half Century Dataset on ETCCDI Annual Precipitation Indices for the Northern Savanna Agro-ecological Zone (Ghana) and the entire Country(2024)
Image dataset of Taro Leaf Blight disease collected from the West African Sub-Region(2025)
A mechanism for photochemical reactions in the quasi-liquid layer of snow crystals in polar regions(2007)
Early detection of the Taro Leaf Blight disease in the West African sub-region using deep image classification models(2024)
The impact of land use on the net ecosystem CO2 exchanges in the West African Sudanian Savannas(2016)
Trends and Spatial Patterns of Sorghum and Millet Production in the Northern Savannah Agro-climatic Zone of Ghana; A statistical Appraisal(2025)
Spatiotemporal Assessment of PM\textsubscript{2.5} inSenior High Schools in Kumasi, Ghana Using Low-Cost Sensors(2025)

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