FRIN METEOROLOGICAL STATION
About us
Head of Department: Dr. Ralph Adewoye
The department consists of four(4) sections namely;
Remote
Sensing (RS)and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Meteorology Section
Biometrics
Climate Change
Vision Statement
To be a world player in environmental modeling and management
Mission Statements
To continuously assess the quality of the nation’s environment through adequate data collection and analysis and to determine its adverse impacts on humanity.
Research Mandates of the Department
Modeling and management of environmental resources using geo-information and other related technologies
Regular assessment and monitoring of Nigeria’s forest and environmental resources.
Collection and analysis of meteorological data.
Using weather data for the prediction of onset and cessation of rainy season and the occurrence of fire danger index for forest fire prediction to farmers.
Research into growth, yield and management of economic tree crops.
Development of mathematical models for growth and yield of different forest tree species.
Updating of data information on variability of growth of forest plantation.
Determination of appropriate time of application of suitable silvicultural treatment e.g. thinning, pruning, etc. for enhancing the productivity of forest plantations.
To monitor changes in vegetation cover.
Development of early warning prediction for climate change
. Driving conductor in getting Nigeria’s readiness for REDD as well as REDD++ and any other national and international initiatives that fall within the research mandates of the Institute.
To conduct research into carbon dioxide (CO2) emission, carbon stock estimation and carbon sequestration
Managing, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emission.
To conduct Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
To be a world player in environmental modeling and management
Mission Statements
To continuously assess the quality of the nation’s environment through adequate data collection and analysis and to determine its adverse impacts on humanity.
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
Meteorology Section
Biometrics
Climate Change
Mandates of the Section
GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND REMOTE SENSING
(A) Develop skills and knowledge in: -
- Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) ii. Satellite Meteorology and Global Climate Dynamics
iii. Space and Atmospheric Science
iv. Space Law
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(1)Reconnaissance/ Forest Mapping for:
- Forest/Vegetation – cover assessment
Forest – cover type discrimination
Forest – land/habitat uses
(3) Environmental Monitoring:
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Assessment of deforestation/forest degradation
Site conservation monitoring particularly in special areas such as:
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Watersheds
Coastal zones
Wetlands
Peculiar areas
Montane forests/vegetation Ramsar sites, etc.
Vegetation /Soil Mapping
Infrastructure
mapping/operations support.
FOREST BIOMETRICS SECTION
1.Research into growth, yield and management of economic tree species
2. Development of mathematical models for growth and yield of different forest tree species
3. Updating of data information on variability of growth of forest tree species through establishment and management of permanent/inviolate sample plots in Nigeria
4. Determination of appropriate time of application of suitable silvicultural treatment e.g thinning, pruning, etc for enhancing the productivity of forest plantations
5. Provide the needed biometrics/statistical support to the research activities of all research departments of the institute for valid designs and analysis of experiments
6. Provide updated research knowledge through refresher training programmes to FRIN staff and researchers in other allied professions from time to time
7. Create, update, maintain and manage forestry statistical information (databank) to contain all information on forestry locally, nationally and globally.
2. Development of mathematical models for growth and yield of different forest tree species
3. Updating of data information on variability of growth of forest tree species through establishment and management of permanent/inviolate sample plots in Nigeria
4. Determination of appropriate time of application of suitable silvicultural treatment e.g thinning, pruning, etc for enhancing the productivity of forest plantations
5. Provide the needed biometrics/statistical support to the research activities of all research departments of the institute for valid designs and analysis of experiments
6. Provide updated research knowledge through refresher training programmes to FRIN staff and researchers in other allied professions from time to time
7. Create, update, maintain and manage forestry statistical information (databank) to contain all information on forestry locally, nationally and globally.
CLIMATE CHANGE SECTION
1.Undertaking inventory of greenhouse gases and assessment on mitigation options,
2.Assessment of vulnerability to the impacts of climate change on ecosystems
3.Undertaking studies and research through consultancy services in the science of climate change
4.Management of database for inventory, vulnerability and adaptation assessment
5.Educating, training and awareness programs
6.Research into the impact of climate change mitigation
7.Measuring, modeling, monitoring and forecasting carbon stock changes of potentials of tree species and greenhouse gas emission
8.Conducting research into the drivers of climate change and conservation of biodiversity
9.Research into climate change mitigation and adaptation
2.Assessment of vulnerability to the impacts of climate change on ecosystems
3.Undertaking studies and research through consultancy services in the science of climate change
4.Management of database for inventory, vulnerability and adaptation assessment
5.Educating, training and awareness programs
6.Research into the impact of climate change mitigation
7.Measuring, modeling, monitoring and forecasting carbon stock changes of potentials of tree species and greenhouse gas emission
8.Conducting research into the drivers of climate change and conservation of biodiversity
9.Research into climate change mitigation and adaptation
METEOROLOGY SECTION
1.Releasing of information on weather data to local, state, federal government and non-governmental organization (NGO) for sustainable management of the ecosystem, biodiversity, conservation and global warming mitigation.
2. Collaboration and synergizing with other section/department in the area of research activities.
3. Training of industrial training students from various institutions across the country.
2. Collaboration and synergizing with other section/department in the area of research activities.
3. Training of industrial training students from various institutions across the country.
TRAINING
1.Training on the use of climatic instrument
2.Training on data observation, compilation, computation and analysis
3. Training of staff, student from various institution and the general public
2.Training on data observation, compilation, computation and analysis
3. Training of staff, student from various institution and the general public