Article
Environmental Sciences
Xu Guan, Min Wang, Tao Du, Pengfei Tian, Naiyue Zhang, Jinsen Shi, Yi Chang, Lei Zhang, Min Zhang, Xin Song, Yijia Sun
Summary: The study reveals a unique rapid increase in aerosol absorption under high particulate pollution during winter in Lanzhou, which is opposite to the trends observed in eastern Chinese cities, where SSA increases with increasing PM2.5.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Qingxin Wang, Siwei Li, Jie Yang, Hao Lin
Summary: In this study, a new method was developed to retrieve single scattering albedo (SSA) from MODIS data by optimizing the aerosol optical model. The method takes advantage of the relationship between aerosol composition and reflectance at multiple wavelengths and considers the variations in aerosol species with time and location. Sensitivity analysis showed high accuracy and robustness of the method.
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vasiliki D. Bakatsoula, Marios-Bruno Korras-Carraca, Nikolaos Hatzianastassiou, Christos Matsoukas
Summary: This study compares the atmospheric aerosol absorption properties between MERRA-2 reanalysis and AERONET inversion product. Data on Aerosol Absorption Optical Depth (AAOD) and Single Scattering Albedo (SSA) from both sources for the period 1993-2022 are used for the global scale comparison, as well as for different classifications including aerosol types, climate types, and continents. The results show variations in performance, with MERRA-2 overestimating absorption in some areas and underestimating it in others, and a narrow frequency distribution of SSA compared to AERONET. The study suggests that addressing erroneous aerosol classifications and incorporating brown carbon type could improve the agreement between MERRA-2 and AERONET.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Annan Chen, Chuanfeng Zhao, Lixing Shen, Tianyi Fan
Summary: Based on the analysis of particle size and absorptivity, aerosols can be divided into four categories: coarse and absorptive aerosols (Type I), mixed aerosols (Type II), fine and absorptive aerosols (Type III), and fine and non-absorptive aerosols (Type IV). The aerosol types and their corresponding radiative forcing efficiency (RFE) exhibit seasonal variations on different continents. The RFEsfc and RFEtoa reach their maximum (minimum) values over Asia and North America (Europe, Oceania, and South America) from June to August. The study also investigates the effects of solar zenith angle, surface albedo, and single-scattering albedo on RFEsfc and RFEtoa. Overall, the research findings suggest that larger particles have a greater cooling effect by reflecting more solar energy into space, while the surface albedo and single-scattering albedo influence the absolute values of RFEsfc and RFEtoa.
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xu Guan, Naiyue Zhang, Pengfei Tian, Chenguang Tang, Zhida Zhang, Ligong Wang, Yunshu Zhang, Min Zhang, Yumin Guo, Tao Du, Xianjie Cao, Jiening Liang, Lei Zhang
Summary: The vertical distribution of atmospheric aerosols, especially black carbon (BC) and single scattering albedo (SSA), in a semi-arid region of Northwest China in December 2018 was investigated using tethered balloon platform. It was found that BC profiles were influenced by local emissions, regional transport, ABL evolution, and topography, while SSA distribution was modulated by BC profiles. Diurnal variations showed that BC decreased and SSA increased in the ABL during daytime, but increased BC and decreased SSA at night.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xin Song, Pengfei Tian, Yumin Guo, Tao Du, Zeren Yu, Jinsen Shi, Yi Chang, Jiayun Li, Lei Zhang
Summary: The response of surface ozone to aerosol absorption is more sensitive than to scattering. Mass scattering and absorption efficiencies are able to clearly distinguish surface ozone, and there is a positive correlation between aerosol and ozone in summer.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
K. M. Markowicz, J. Lisok, P. Xian
Summary: This study presents the climatology of aerosol optical properties and radiative forcing over the Arctic, showing different contributions of various aerosol types to aerosol optical depth and their impact on radiative forcing. Cloud cover reduces surface cooling effect and shifts the radiative forcing towards positive values.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sheila Dewi Ayu Kusumaningtyas, Kenichi Tonokura, Edvin Aldrian, David M. Giles, Brent N. Holben, Dodo Gunawan, Puji Lestari, Windy Iriana
Summary: This study analyzes the seasonal variations of aerosol optical and radiative properties in different regions of Indonesia. The results show a distinct seasonal pattern in all sites except Bandung, where aerosol optical depth (AOD) increased during the dry season due to forest and peat fire outbreaks. The biomass burning sites exhibited wider ranges of observed Angstrom Exponent (AE) and high Fine Mode Fraction (FMF) during the dry burning period. Bandung had more aerosol distribution in a specific range of FMF and AE values, suggesting complex aerosol emissions from different sources and the formation of secondary aerosols. The biomass burning aerosols in Indonesia tend to cool the atmosphere with strong scattering rather than absorbing.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
B. S. Arun, Mukunda M. Gogoi, Arup Borgohain, Prashant Hegde, Shyam Sundar Kundu, S. Suresh Babu
Summary: The study of aerosols in the remote high-altitude site in the eastern Himalayas revealed the significant contribution of sulphate and carbonaceous aerosols to the total aerosol mass loading in winter and spring, resulting in high scattering and absorption coefficients. The seasonal aerosol direct radiative forcing was as high as -2.9 Wm-2 in winter and -2.8 Wm-2 in spring, with the combined effect of carbonaceous and sulphate aerosols causing the highest surface cooling in spring.
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Optics
X. I. A. O. L. O. N. G. Yu, Z. H. O. N. G. P. I. N. G. Lee
Summary: Water-leaving albedo (alpha w) is an important component of the ocean surface albedo. This study proposes an improved scheme for estimating alpha w and compares it with other schemes. The study finds that optical closure is crucial for accurate remote sensing estimation of alpha w.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lin Qi, Ronggao Liu, Yang Liu
Summary: An artificial neural network-based method was proposed to retrieve aerosol single-scattering albedo over land. The method performed well on nonuniform land surfaces with high aerosol optical depths and showed similar results to the ozone monitoring instrument data.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Leonard Akana Nguimdo
Summary: This study discusses a method for deriving the vertical profiles of absorption and scattering coefficients in integrated atmospheric column for radiative models, with a case study on cloudy layers. Results show that both coefficients exhibit spatial and temporal variabilities, requiring caution in radiative transfer calculations. The proposed method incorporates these variabilities using existing knowledge on atmospheric optics and radiative constituents for appropriate representation of the atmosphere.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yueming Dong, Jing Li, Xing Yan, Chong Li, Zhongjing Jiang, Changrui Xiong, Liang Chang, Lu Zhang, Tong Ying, Zhenyu Zhang, Menghua Wang
Summary: In this study, a machine learning based algorithm is developed to retrieve aerosol single scattering albedo (SSA) using joint surface visibility and satellite radiation measurements. By combining MODIS measured top of the atmosphere apparent reflectance with ground visibility and other auxiliary parameters, SSA is retrieved at over 6000 visibility stations worldwide. The validation results show high consistency with AERONET retrieved SSA, with high correlations and low mean absolute bias values.
REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Jianan Zou, Junlin An, Qimin Cao, Honglei Wang, Junxiu Wang, Chen Chen
Summary: The study utilized a single particle aerosol mass spectrometer and a scanning mobility particle sizer spectrometer to measure the chemical composition and size distribution of aerosols in Nanjing, China. The physical and chemical characteristics of aerosols significantly affect scattering coefficients, with rapid optical hygroscopic growth at higher relative humidity. The results suggest that accurate size distribution and source apportionment of aerosols are crucial for simulating atmospheric optical scattering.
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Optics
Julija Pauraite, Agne Minderyte, Vadimas Dudoitis, Kristina Plauskaite, Steigvile Bycenkiene
Summary: This study analyzed the alterations of various aerosol parameters during the residential heating season in an urban environment in Lithuania, and found that the PM1/BC ratio had the highest influence on single scattering albedo.
JOURNAL OF QUANTITATIVE SPECTROSCOPY & RADIATIVE TRANSFER
(2022)
Article
Optics
K. Sunilkumar, N. Anand, S. K. Satheesh, K. Krishna Moorthy, G. Ilavazhagan
Summary: Propagation through turbulent media can cause complex amplitude fluctuations and temporal spreading of narrow optical pulses. Light-absorbing aerosols in the atmospheric transmission path can perturb the refractive index structure parameter, leading to enhancement in broadening and attenuation of ultrashort optical pulses. Narrower optical pulses are more vulnerable to aerosol-induced impairments, while broader pulses are more resilient, despite enhanced optical scintillation.
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Priyanka Banerjee, Sreedharan Krishnakumari Satheesh, Krishnaswamy Krishna Moorthy
Summary: On the evening of May 02, 2018, northwest India was struck by a severe dust storm, causing more than 100 casualties. This Haboob-type dust storm was triggered by strong easterly winds colliding with dry westerlies in the Thar Desert. The study highlights the role of anomalous easterlies in providing an alternate pathway for intense dust storms over the region, despite recent decrease in westerly wind strength over India.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-ATMOSPHERES
(2021)
Article
Optics
K. Sunilkumar, N. Anand, S. K. Satheesh, K. Krishna Moorthy, G. Ilavazhagan
Summary: This study investigates the impact of beam width optimization and improved beam alignment on the average channel capacity of an FSO system, finding that aerosol-induced optical turbulence significantly affects signal transmission, while improved beam alignment can enhance channel capacity. The receiver aperture has a strong control on the link performance.
Article
Environmental Sciences
T. C. Ajith, Sobhan Kumar Kompalli, Vijayakumar S. Nair, S. Suresh Babu
Summary: The study revealed that the chemical composition of submicron aerosols in a tropical coastal area of peninsular India during the winter season undergoes diurnal variations influenced by geographical factors and photochemical processes, especially the ratio of organics to sulfates has significant implications on cloud condensation nuclei activation.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
K. H. Usha, Vijayakumar S. Nair, S. Suresh Babu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of aerosol-induced snow darkening on snow cover, snowmelt, and runoff over the Himalayas. The results show that airborne particles reduce the albedo of snow, leading to temperature increases and reduced snow cover. This accelerates snowmelt and increases runoff, posing significant risks for rivers and flood occurrences in the region.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
K. H. Usha, Vijayakumar S. Nair, S. Suresh Babu
Summary: The study found that the aerosol-induced snow albedo effect leads to significant surface warming and accelerated snow melting over the Tibetan Plateau, affecting dust emissions in non-vegetated regions and dust injection into the atmosphere.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-ATMOSPHERES
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
N. Anand, S. K. Satheesh, K. K. Moorthy
Summary: This study presents a comprehensive characterization of turbulent fluxes and land-atmosphere interactions in a semi-arid region of the Deccan Plateau in peninsular India. The results show that, contrary to other regions in India, the surface energy partitioning in this area is more dominated by sensible heat flux than latent heat flux, even during the monsoon season. The study also reveals the inadequacy of ERA5 reanalysis in representing land-atmosphere interactions, particularly the intensity and duration of rainfall and the feedbacks of soil moisture to the atmosphere.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-ATMOSPHERES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vijayakumar S. Nair, S. Suresh Babu, Sobhan Kumar Kompalli, V. Jayachandran, T. C. Ajith, Mukunda M. Gogoi
Summary: The chemical properties of the continental outflow to the northern Indian Ocean were investigated during the ICARB-2018 experiment. The results showed higher concentrations of organic carbon (OC) and elemental carbon (EC) over the northern Indian Ocean compared to the equatorial Indian Ocean. The decrease in organic matter (OM) contribution and the changes in OC/EC and OM/sulfate ratios suggest prominent sources of marine organic compounds and possible loss of organic aerosols during long-range transport.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-ATMOSPHERES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nair K. Kala, Narayana Sarma Anand, Mohanan R. Manoj, Harshavardhana S. Pathak, Krishnaswamy K. Moorthy, Sreedharan K. Satheesh
Summary: The vertical structure and spatial distribution of atmospheric aerosols in India and its surrounding oceans were characterized using satellite observations, assimilated aerosol single scattering albedo, and radiative transfer calculations. The study revealed strong zonal gradients and seasonally varying vertical extents of aerosols over the region, with higher altitudes and extent observed over the mainland compared to the oceans. Dust aerosols were found to be ubiquitous in western India, while high-altitude dust layers persisted over northwestern India throughout the year.
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sobhan Kumar Kompalli, Surendran Nair Suresh Babu, Krishnaswamy Krishna Moorthy, Sreedharan Krishnakumari Satheesh, Mukunda Madhab Gogoi, Vijayakumar S. Nair, Venugopalan Nair Jayachandran, Dantong Liu, Michael J. Flynn, Hugh Coe
Summary: This study presents the first observations of the size distribution and mixing state of individual refractory black carbon (rBC) particles in the South Asian outflow, revealing significant spatial heterogeneity of BC characteristics in different regions. The results show variations in rBC mass concentrations and coating thickness, highlighting the role of different sources and atmospheric conditions in shaping the properties of BC aerosols.
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vijayakumar Sivadasan Nair, Filippo Giorgi, Usha Keshav Hasyagar
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mukunda Madhab Gogoi, Venugopalan Nair Jayachandran, Aditya Vaishya, Surendran Nair Suresh Babu, Sreedharan Krishnakumari Satheesh, Krishnaswamy Krishna Moorthy
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vijayakumar S. Nair, Venugopalan Nair Jayachandran, Sobhan Kumar Kompalli, Mukunda M. Gogoi, S. Suresh Babu
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Venugopalan Nair Jayachandran, Surendran Nair Suresh Babu, Aditya Vaishya, Mukunda M. Gogoi, Vijayakumar S. Nair, Sreedharan Krishnakumari Satheesh, Krishnaswamy Krishna Moorthy
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Waqas, Majid Nazeer, Man Sing Wong, Wu Shaolin, Li Hon, Joon Heo
Summary: The socio-economic restriction measures implemented in the United States have significantly reduced nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions. The study highlights the impact of factors such as human mobility, population density, income, climate, and stationary sources on the reduction of NO2 at different stations. The research emphasizes the scientific impacts of the NO2 reduction and income inequality revealed by the pandemic on air quality and health disparities.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guorui Zhi, Jinhong Du, Aizhong Chen, Wenjing Jin, Na Ying, Zhihui Huang, Peng Xu, Di Wang, Jinghua Ma, Yuzhe Zhang, Jiabao Qu, Hao Zhang, Li Yang, Zhanyun Ma, Yanjun Ren, Hongyan Dang, Jianglong Cui, Pengchuan Lin, Zhuoshi He, Jinmin Zhao, Shuo Qi, Weiqi Zhang, Wenjuan Zhao, Yingxin Li, Qian Liu, Chen Zhao, Yi Tang, Peng Wei, Jingxu Wang, Zhen Song, Yao Kong, Xiangzhe Zhu, Yi Shen, Tianning Zhang, Yangxi Chu, Xinmin Zhang, Jiafeng Fu, Qingxian Gao, Jingnan Hu, Zhigang Xue
Summary: An comprehensive emission inventory for China in 2019, which includes both air pollutants and greenhouse gases, was developed in this study. The inventory utilizes existing frameworks and data to provide comparable emissions data and demonstrates the relationship between emissions and economic development.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
I-Ting Ku, Yong Zhou, Arsineh Hecobian, Katherine Benedict, Brent Buck, Emily Lachenmayer, Bryan Terry, Morgan Frazier, Jie Zhang, Da Pan, Lena Low, Amy Sullivan, Jeffrey L. Collett Jr
Summary: Unconventional oil and natural gas development (UOGD) in the United States has expanded rapidly in recent decades, raising concerns about its impact on air quality. This study conducted extensive air monitoring during the development of several large well pads in Broomfield, Colorado, providing a unique opportunity to examine changes in local air toxics and VOC concentrations during well drilling and completions and production. The study identified significant increases in VOC concentrations during drilling operations, highlighting the importance of emissions from synthetic drilling mud. The findings suggest opportunities to mitigate emissions during UOGD operations.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Puji Lestari, Akbar R. Tasrifani, Wiranda I. Suri, Martin J. Wooster, Mark J. Grosvenor, Yusuke Fujii, Vissia Ardiyani, Elisa Carboni, Gareth Thomas
Summary: This study developed field emission factors for various pollutants in peatland fires and estimated the total emissions. Gas samples were collected using an analyzer, while particulate samples were collected using air samplers. The study found significant emissions of CO2, CO, PM2.5, carbon aerosols, water-soluble ions, and elements from the fires in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia in 2019.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ligang Li, Yuyu Chen, Lu Fan, Dong Sun, Hu He, Yongshou Dai, Yong Wan, Fangfang Chen
Summary: A high-precision retrieval method based on a deep convolutional neural network and satellite remote sensing data is proposed to obtain accurate methane vertical profiles.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hyung Joo Lee, Toshihiro Kuwayama, Michael Fitzgibbon
Summary: This study investigated the changes in nitrogen dioxide (NO2) air pollution levels and their disparities in California, U.S. during the pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The results showed a decrease in NO2 concentrations, especially in urban and high-traffic areas. However, socially vulnerable populations still experienced higher levels of NO2 exposure. The study suggests that reducing NO2 disparities, particularly racial inequity, can be achieved through continued regulatory actions targeting traffic-related NOx emissions.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Chiara Pietrogrande, Beatrice Biffi, Cristina Colombi, Eleonora Cuccia, Umberto Dal Santo, Luisa Romanato
Summary: This study investigates the chemical composition and oxidative potential of PM10 particles in the Po Valley, Italy, and demonstrates the impact of high levels of atmosphere ammonia. The rural area had significantly higher ammonia concentrations compared to the urban site, resulting in higher levels of secondary inorganic aerosol. Although the SIA components did not contribute significantly to the PM10 oxidative reactivity, they were correlated with the oxidative potential measurements. This suggests that the contribution of SIA to PM oxidative toxicity cannot be ignored.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Natalie Allen, Jan Gacnik, Sarrah M. Dunham-Cheatham, Mae Sexauer Gustin
Summary: Accurate measurement of atmospheric reactive mercury is challenging due to its reactivity and low concentrations. The University of Nevada, Reno Reactive Mercury Active System (RMAS) has been shown to be more accurate than the industry standard, but has limitations including long time resolution and sampling biases. Increasing the sampling flow rate negatively affected RM concentrations, but did not impact the chemical composition of RM captured on membranes.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chin-Yu Hsu, Wei-Ting Hsu, Ching-Yi Mou, Pei-Yi Wong, Chih-Da Wu, Yu-Cheng Chen
Summary: This study estimated the daily exposure concentrations of PM2.5 for elderly individuals residing in different regions of Taiwan using land use regression with machine learning (LUR_ML) and microenvironmental exposure (ME) models. The accuracy of the models varied across regions, with the ME models exhibiting higher predictions and lower biases. The use of region-specific microenvironmental measurements in the ME model showed potential for accurate prediction of personal PM2.5 exposure.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaohan Si, Kerrie Mengersen, Chuchu Ye, Wenbiao Hu
Summary: This study found that there is an interactive effect between air pollutants and weather factors, which significantly affects influenza transmission. Future research should consider the interactive effects between pollutants and temperature or humidity to evaluate the environment-influenza association.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luxi Xu, Ruijun Xu, Yunshao Ye, Rui Wang, Jing Wei, Chunxiang Shi, Qiaoxuan Lin, Ziquan Lv, Suli Huang, Qi Tian, Yuewei Liu
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of ambient air pollution on hospital admissions for angina. The results showed that exposure to ambient particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and ozone are associated with an increased risk of hospital admissions for angina. The association with nitrogen dioxide exposure was found to be the strongest.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyu Yu, Man Sing Wong, Majid Nazeer, Zhengqiang Li, Coco Yin Tung Kwok
Summary: This study proposes a novel method to address the challenge of missing values in satellite-derived AOD products and creates a comprehensive daily AOD dataset for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. By reconstructing missing values and developing a new model, the derived dataset outperforms existing products and agrees well with ground-based observations. Additionally, the dataset exhibits consistent temporal patterns and more spatial details.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yidan Zhang, Yifan Xu, Bo Peng, Wu Chen, Xiaoyu Cui, Tianle Zhang, Xi Chen, Yuan Yao, Mingjin Wang, Junyi Liu, Mei Zheng, Tong Zhu
Summary: This study developed a sensitive method to measure the metallic components of atmospheric fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and compared the results with different analysis methods. The concentrations of metallic components in personal PM2.5 samples were found to be significantly different from corresponding fixed-site samples. Personal sampling can reduce exposure misclassifications, and measuring metallic components is useful for exploring health risks and identifying sources of PM2.5.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jamie Leonard, Lea Ann El Rassi, Mona Abdul Samad, Samantha Prehn, Sanjay K. Mohanty
Summary: Increasing concentrations of microplastics in the Earth's atmosphere could have adverse effects on ecosystems and human health. The deposition rate of airborne microplastics is influenced by both land use and climate, and a global analysis suggests that climate may have a greater impact on the concentration and deposition rate of microplastics than land use.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tian Zhou, Xiaowen Zhou, Zining Yang, Carmen Cordoba-Jabonero, Yufei Wang, Zhongwei Huang, Pengbo Da, Qiju Luo, Zhijuan Zhang, Jinsen Shi, Jianrong Bi, Hocine Alikhodja
Summary: This study investigated the long-range transport and effects of North African and Middle Eastern dust in East Asia using lidar observations and model simulations. The results showed that the dust originated from multiple sources and had a long transport time. The vertical distribution of the dust was found to be crucial for assessing its impacts.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
