STUDY OF CLOUD DYNAMICS WITHIN THE VOLYN HIGHLANDS IN THE CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE

Abstract

The study is devoted to the analysis of the dynamics of the total cloudiness of the sky within the Volyn Upland during the last decade (2014-2023). The analysis was conducted using data from three weather stations: Volodymyr, Lutsk (Volyn region) and Rivne (Rivne region), located on the axis of movement of the prevailing air masses. According to statistical analysis and evaluation using remote sensing methods, a decrease in the annual cloudiness of the sky by 0.5-0.6 points was detected, which is most pronounced in the warm period of the year. This trend is a favorable factor for the expanded use of solar installations in the region in the near future.