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Respirable Particulate Matter at an Urban and Nearby Industrial Location: Concentrations and Variability and Synoptic Weather Conditions during High Pollution Episodes
Continuous data of the concentration measurements of respirable suspended particulates (PM10, particles with aerodynamic diameter smaller than or equal to 10 μm) were analyzed. These measurements were carried out at an urban and nearby industrial location in northern Greece for the 5-year period 1996–2000. The time series concentration trend was examined, the seasonal and diurnal variations were identified, and the lognormality of the daily mean concentration data sets was tested. Over the 5-year data-gathering period, the days on which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 24-hr PM10 standard was exceeded (episode days) were identified and their relation to prevailing synoptic-scale meteorological conditions was studied. The analysis led to useful information concerning the air quality levels, the contribution of the main pollution sources in this area, as well as some of the mechanisms that influence the PM10 concentrations. It also was proved that the measured PM10 concentrations are a result of a combination of processes including local anthropogenic sources, mesoscale transport, and resuspension. A complex system of sources and meteorological conditions modulate the heavy particulate pollution in the area of interest.
Respirable Particulate Matter at an Urban and Nearby Industrial Location: Concentrations and Variability and Synoptic Weather Conditions during High Pollution Episodes
Continuous data of the concentration measurements of respirable suspended particulates (PM10, particles with aerodynamic diameter smaller than or equal to 10 μm) were analyzed. These measurements were carried out at an urban and nearby industrial location in northern Greece for the 5-year period 1996–2000. The time series concentration trend was examined, the seasonal and diurnal variations were identified, and the lognormality of the daily mean concentration data sets was tested. Over the 5-year data-gathering period, the days on which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 24-hr PM10 standard was exceeded (episode days) were identified and their relation to prevailing synoptic-scale meteorological conditions was studied. The analysis led to useful information concerning the air quality levels, the contribution of the main pollution sources in this area, as well as some of the mechanisms that influence the PM10 concentrations. It also was proved that the measured PM10 concentrations are a result of a combination of processes including local anthropogenic sources, mesoscale transport, and resuspension. A complex system of sources and meteorological conditions modulate the heavy particulate pollution in the area of interest.
Respirable Particulate Matter at an Urban and Nearby Industrial Location: Concentrations and Variability and Synoptic Weather Conditions during High Pollution Episodes
Triantafyllou, Athanasios G. (author) / Kiros, Elias S. (author) / Evagelopoulos, Vasilis G. (author)
Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association ; 52 ; 287-296
2002-03-01
10 pages
Article (Journal)
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