Abstract
Egypt suffers from the impacts of climate change. Adaption plans should solve the shortage in water resources and increase the use of renewable energy. Detailed data on rainfall as non conventional water and detailed data on potential renewable energy are important. The added value of this research is to investigate the suitability of satellite data locally in North Sinai in Egypt. The Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellites and available data from ground rain gauges are studied at North Sinai of Egypt. Local multiplication factors and correlation equations on a monthly basis were developed based on short term historical data. General equation based on short term data was developed to enhance TRMM data for the rainy season to minimize spatial and temporal errors. This equation would be very useful, especially in the ungauged areas in North Sinai to adjust TRMM rainfall data. TRMM data are spatially distributed, so it enhances the hydrology models for runoff estimation. This runoff could be used as non conventional water resource. The runoff was estimated in the RasSudr area in the 2010 storm to be 3.6 (m3/s). The hydropower of this runoff was estimated and ranged from 15,135 to 57,352 (kWh). The solar energy is studied from (NASA) satellite data. The monthly averaged solar energy was estimated to get possible generated power from the solar panel at locations of rainfall ground stations. The generated solar energy would supply self-sufficient energy for ground stations measuring instruments rather than batteries. The results show that a small solar panel project of 200 (m2) could safe electric network power by generating about 20,385 (kWh/year). The results of this study could help in enhancing adapting plans for climate change and runoff estimation model that needs grid data, especially in the area lacking ground data.
Highlights
The most challenging for Egypt is rapid declines in water resources, rapid declines in energy, and the potential threats of climate change
The results show that a small solar panel project of 200 (m2) could safe electric network power by generating about 20,385
The rainfall from the (TRMM) satellite is compared with the available data from ground rain gauges at the north Sinai of Egypt
Summary
The most challenging for Egypt is rapid declines in water resources, rapid declines in energy, and the potential threats of climate change. FAO puts priority for Egypt in adapting to the impacts of climate change and conserving natural water and energy resources, FAO Egypt [1]. Met Office Hadley Centre studied climate observations, projections, and impacts in Egypt. Met Office reported that Egypt suffers from the impacts of climate change, especially on its water resources. Understanding the climate is essential for adaptation plans, Met Office Hadley Centre [2]. Egypt’s water resource adaptation plans are essential for future development. Adaptation plans should include rainwater harvesting, extraction of groundwater, water recycling, and desalination to enhance Egypt’s ability to cope with water shortage, Agrawala et al [3].
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