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Tethered balloon-based particle number concentration, and size distribution vertical profiles within the lower troposphere of Shanghai
AbstractA tethered balloon-based measurement campaign of particle number concentration (PNC) and particle number size distribution (PNSD) in the size range of 15.7–661.2 nm was conducted within the lower troposphere of 1000 m in Shanghai, a Chinese megacity, during December of 2015. The meteorological conditions, PNC, and PNSD were synchronously measured at the ground-based station as well as by the tethered balloon. On ground level, the 88.2 nm particles were found to have the highest PNC. The Pearson correlation analysis based on the ground level data showed NO2 had a strong correlation with PNC. The synchronous measurement of PNC and PNSD at the ground station and on the tethered balloon showed that the 15.7–200 nm particles had higher PNC on ground level, but the PNC of 200–661.2 nm particles was higher at 400 m. One haze event (Dec 22nd-Dec 23rd) was selected for detailed discussion on the variation of vertical profiles of PNSD and PNC. The vertical distribution of characteristics of PNC and PNSD were observed and compared. Results indicated that the highest MaxDm (the diameter with the highest PNC) during those three launches all appeared at a high altitude, usually above 300 m. Compared to the clean days, the relatively bigger MaxDm at each height in the haze days also indicated regional transport of pollutants might contribute to more to that haze event.
HighlightsWe used a tethered balloon for monitoring the vertical profiles of PNC and PNSD.PNSD showed obvious difference on the surface and at 400 m.PNC and PNSD vertical profiles were different before, during and after the haze.
Tethered balloon-based particle number concentration, and size distribution vertical profiles within the lower troposphere of Shanghai
AbstractA tethered balloon-based measurement campaign of particle number concentration (PNC) and particle number size distribution (PNSD) in the size range of 15.7–661.2 nm was conducted within the lower troposphere of 1000 m in Shanghai, a Chinese megacity, during December of 2015. The meteorological conditions, PNC, and PNSD were synchronously measured at the ground-based station as well as by the tethered balloon. On ground level, the 88.2 nm particles were found to have the highest PNC. The Pearson correlation analysis based on the ground level data showed NO2 had a strong correlation with PNC. The synchronous measurement of PNC and PNSD at the ground station and on the tethered balloon showed that the 15.7–200 nm particles had higher PNC on ground level, but the PNC of 200–661.2 nm particles was higher at 400 m. One haze event (Dec 22nd-Dec 23rd) was selected for detailed discussion on the variation of vertical profiles of PNSD and PNC. The vertical distribution of characteristics of PNC and PNSD were observed and compared. Results indicated that the highest MaxDm (the diameter with the highest PNC) during those three launches all appeared at a high altitude, usually above 300 m. Compared to the clean days, the relatively bigger MaxDm at each height in the haze days also indicated regional transport of pollutants might contribute to more to that haze event.
HighlightsWe used a tethered balloon for monitoring the vertical profiles of PNC and PNSD.PNSD showed obvious difference on the surface and at 400 m.PNC and PNSD vertical profiles were different before, during and after the haze.
Tethered balloon-based particle number concentration, and size distribution vertical profiles within the lower troposphere of Shanghai
Zhang, Kun (author) / Wang, Dongfang (author) / Bian, Qinggen (author) / Duan, Yusen (author) / Zhao, Mengfei (author) / Fei, Dongnian (author) / Xiu, Guangli (author) / Fu, Qingyan (author)
Atmospheric Environment ; 154 ; 141-150
2017-01-13
10 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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