Atmospheric composition change–global and regional air quality
Air quality transcends all scales with in the atmosphere from the local to the global with
handovers and feedbacks at each scale interaction. Air quality has manifold effects on …
handovers and feedbacks at each scale interaction. Air quality has manifold effects on …
Real-time air quality forecasting, part I: History, techniques, and current status
Real-time air quality forecasting (RT-AQF), a new discipline of the atmospheric sciences,
represents one of the most far-reaching development and practical applications of science …
represents one of the most far-reaching development and practical applications of science …
African dust outbreaks over the Mediterranean Basin during 2001–2011: PM10 concentrations, phenomenology and trends, and its relation with synoptic and …
The occurrence of African dust outbreaks over the whole Mediterranean Basin has been
studied on an 11-yr period (2001–2011). In order to evaluate the impact of such mineral dust …
studied on an 11-yr period (2001–2011). In order to evaluate the impact of such mineral dust …
African dust contributions to mean ambient PM10 mass-levels across the Mediterranean Basin
Data on mass-levels of PM10 measured at regional background sites across the
Mediterranean Basin, available from Airbase (European Environmental Agency) and from a …
Mediterranean Basin, available from Airbase (European Environmental Agency) and from a …
Health effects from Sahara dust episodes in Europe: literature review and research gaps
The adverse consequences of particulate matter (PM) on human health have been well
documented. Recently, special attention has been given to mineral dust particles, which may …
documented. Recently, special attention has been given to mineral dust particles, which may …
Variability in regional background aerosols within the Mediterranean
The main objective of this study is the identification of major factors controlling levels and
chemical composition of aerosols in the regional background (RB) along the Mediterranean …
chemical composition of aerosols in the regional background (RB) along the Mediterranean …
On the effect of dust particles on global cloud condensation nuclei and cloud droplet number
VA Karydis, P Kumar, D Barahona… - Journal of Geophysical …, 2011 - ntrs.nasa.gov
Aerosol-cloud interaction studies to date consider aerosol with a substantial fraction of
soluble material as the sole source of cloud condensation nuclei (CCN). Emerging evidence …
soluble material as the sole source of cloud condensation nuclei (CCN). Emerging evidence …
Contribution of the Middle Eastern dust source areas to PM10 levels in urban receptors: Case study of Tehran, Iran
R Givehchi, M Arhami, M Tajrishy - Atmospheric environment, 2013 - Elsevier
The origins and evolution of the Middle Eastern dust storms which frequently impact the
residents of this arid region were studied. A methodology was adapted and developed to …
residents of this arid region were studied. A methodology was adapted and developed to …
[HTML][HTML] Desert dust intrusions and their incidence on airborne biological content. Review and case study in the Iberian Peninsula
RM Rodríguez-Arias, J Rojo… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Desert dust intrusions cause the transport of airborne particulate matter from natural
sources, with important consequences for climate regulation, biodiversity, ecosystem …
sources, with important consequences for climate regulation, biodiversity, ecosystem …
Spatial and temporal (short and long-term) variability of submicron, fine and sub-10 μm particulate matter (PM1, PM2. 5, PM10) in Cyprus
Long-term particulate matter (PM) mass concentration measurements have been performed
in Cyprus at three major cities, one industrial area and two remote stations covering the …
in Cyprus at three major cities, one industrial area and two remote stations covering the …