Impact of Weather Conditions on Radio Waves

For Selected Locations in Lagos State, Nigeria

Abstract

Effects of weather conditions on radio waves propagation used in mobile communication were studied on some chosen locations in Lagos State. Humidity, temperature, and dust storms were investigated to determine their impact on signal strength, attenuation, and overall network performance. Field measurements and laboratory simulations were used to analyze the effects of weather conditions on radio wave propagation. The results were obtained through field measurements using the   network analyzer for signal strength Reference Signal Received Power (RSRS) and speed testing applications for download speed. The temperature, humidity and wind speed for sunny weather condition ranged between  for rainy weather, these parameters are in the ranged , in cloudy weather condition, the parameters are in the ranged  while the ranged in windy weather conditions are respectively. The results show that 5G networks offer higher download speed (Mbps).