Variability of the Ground Concentration of Particulate Matter PM1–PM10 in the Air Basin of the Southern Baikal Region

Shikhovtsev, M. Yu.; Obolkin, V. A.; Khodzher, T. V.; Molozhnikova, Ye. V.

doi:10.1134/s1024856023060192

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“…This study found a significant correlation between temperature and these particles, with different seasonal and "weekend effects" on PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels, a phenomenon only partially reflected in the current study. The study by Shikhovtsev et al (2023) [54] in the Southern Baikal Region highlights the influence of topography, meteorological conditions, and regional atmospheric circulation on air pollution. Similar to the current study, higher PM 2.5 and PM 10 concentrations and different seasonal patterns were recorded in urban areas in this study.…”

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From Local Issues to Global Impacts: Evidence of Air Pollution for Romania and Turkey

Pekdogan,

Udriștioiu,

Yildizhan

et al. 2024

Sensors

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Air pollution significantly threatens human health and natural ecosystems and requires urgent attention from decision makers. The fight against air pollution begins with the rigorous monitoring of its levels, followed by intelligent statistical analysis and the application of advanced machine learning algorithms. To effectively reduce air pollution, decision makers must focus on reducing primary sources such as industrial plants and obsolete vehicles, as well as policies that encourage the adoption of clean energy sources. In this study, data analysis was performed for the first time to evaluate air pollution based on the SPSS program. Correlation coefficients between meteorological parameters and particulate matter concentrations (PM1, PM2.5, PM10) were calculated in two urban regions of Romania (Craiova and Drobeta-Turnu Severin) and Turkey (Adana). This study establishes strong relationships between PM concentrations and meteorological parameters with correlation coefficients ranging from −0.617 (between temperature and relative humidity) to 0.998 (between PMs). It shows negative correlations between temperature and particulate matter (−0.241 in Romania and −0.173 in Turkey) and the effects of humidity ranging from moderately positive correlations with PMs (up to 0.360 in Turkey), highlighting the valuable insights offered by independent PM sensor networks in assessing and improving air quality.

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From Local Issues to Global Impacts: Evidence of Air Pollution for Romania and Turkey

Pekdogan,

Udriștioiu,

Yildizhan

et al. 2024

Sensors

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Advanced Observation for Geophysics, Climatology and Astronomy

Shikhovtsev,

Kovadlo

2024

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Black Carbon in the Air of the Baikal Region, (Russia): Sources and Spatiotemporal Variations

Khodzher,

Yausheva,

Shikhovtsev

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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In recent years, the role of the atmosphere in the formation of the chemical composition of water in Lake Baikal and its tributaries has been increasing. In this regard, the study of equivalent black carbon (eBC) in the air above the lake and its coast has an important practical application. This paper presents the results of the mass concentration of eBC and submicron aerosol in the air above the water area of Lake Baikal, which were obtained during expeditions onboard research vessels in the summer of 2019 and 2023. We analyzed the data from the coastal monitoring station Listvyanka. To measure eBC, an MDA-02 aethalometer was used in the water area of the lake, and a BAC-10 aethalometer at the Listvyanka station. The background level of the eBC concentration in the air at different areas of the lake ranged between 0.15 and 0.3 µg m−3. The results of the two expeditions revealed the influence of the coastal settlements and the air mass transport along the valleys of the lake’s large tributaries on the five- to twentyfold growth of the eBC concentration in the near-water atmosphere. In the diurnal dynamics of eBC near settlements, we recorded high values in the evening and at night. In background areas, the diurnal dynamics were poorly manifested. In the summer of 2019, there were smoke plumes in the water area of Lake Baikal from distant wildfires and a local fire site on the east coast of the lake. The eBC concentration increased to 5–6 µg m−3, which was 10 to 40 times higher than the background. The long-range transport of plumes from coal-fired thermal power plants in large cities of the region made the major contribution to the eBC concentration at «Listvyanka» in winter, which data on aerosol, gas impurities, and meteorological parameters confirmed.

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Variability of the Ground Concentration of Particulate Matter PM1–PM10 in the Air Basin of the Southern Baikal Region

Cited by 4 publications

References 33 publications

From Local Issues to Global Impacts: Evidence of Air Pollution for Romania and Turkey

From Local Issues to Global Impacts: Evidence of Air Pollution for Romania and Turkey

Advanced Observation for Geophysics, Climatology and Astronomy

Black Carbon in the Air of the Baikal Region, (Russia): Sources and Spatiotemporal Variations

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