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Zhang Y, Gao J, Zhu Y, Liu Y, Li H, Yang X, Zhong X, Zhao M, Wang W, Che F, Zhou D, Wang S, Zhi G, Xue L, Li H. Evolution of Ozone Formation Sensitivity during a Persistent Regional Ozone Episode in Northeastern China and Its Implication for a Control Strategy. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:617-627. [PMID: 38112179 PMCID: PMC10786154 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c03884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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In recent years, the magnitude and frequency of regional ozone (O3) episodes have increased in China. We combined ground-based measurements, observation-based model (OBM), and the Weather Research and Forecasting and Community Multiscale Air Quality (WRF-CMAQ) model to analyze a typical persistent O3 episode that occurred across 88 cities in northeastern China during June 19-30, 2021. The meteorological conditions, particularly the wind convergence centers, played crucial roles in the evolution of O3 pollution. Daily analysis of the O3 formation sensitivity showed that O3 formation was in the volatile organic compound (VOC)-limited or transitional regime at the onset of the pollution episode in 92% of the cities. Conversely, it tended to be or eventually became a NOx-limited regime as the episode progressed in the most polluted cities. Based on the emission-reduction scenario simulations, mitigation of the regional O3 pollution was found to be most effective through a phased control strategy, namely, reduction of a high ratio of VOCs to NOx at the onset of the pollution and lower ratio during evolution of the O3 episode. This study presents a new possibility for regional O3 pollution abatement in China based on a reasonable combination of OBM and the WRF-CMAQ model.
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- Yujie Zhang
- State
Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- Environment
Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Nanjing CLIMBLUE Technology Co., LTD., Nanjing 211135, China
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Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- Environment
Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Environment
Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- Joint
International Research Laboratory of Atmospheric and Earth System
Sciences & School of Atmospheric Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- China
National Environmental Monitoring Centre, Beijing 100012, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- Environment
Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), ozone (O3), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), meteorological parameters, and total non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHC) were analyzed from simultaneous measurements at the MSU-IAP (Moscow State University—Institute of Atmospheric Physics) observational site in Moscow from 2011–2013. Seasonal and diurnal variability of the compounds was studied. The highest O3 concentration in Moscow was observed in the summer daytime periods in anticyclonic meteorological conditions under poor ventilation of the atmospheric boundary layer and high temperatures (up to 105 ppbv or 210 μg/m3). In contrast, NOx, CO, and benzene decreased from 8 a.m. to 5–6 p.m. local time (LT). The high positive correlation of daytime O3 with secondary VOCs affirmed an important role of photochemical O3 production in Moscow during the summers of 2011–2013. The summertime average concentrations of the biogenic VOCs isoprene and monoterpenes were observed to be 0.73 ppbv and 0.53 ppbv, respectively. The principal source of anthropogenic VOCs in Moscow was established to be local vehicle emissions. Yet, only about 5% of the observed isoprene was safely attributed to anthropogenic sources, suggesting significant contribution of biogenic sources into the total levels of ozone precursors. The non-linear O3–NOx dependence shows a decrease in ground-level O3 with an increase in NOx during the summers of 2011–2013, which is typical for the VOC-sensitive photochemical regime of O3 formation. Nevertheless, during the elevated ozone episodes in July 2011, the photochemical regime of ozone production was either transitional or NOx-sensitive. Contribution of various anthropogenic and biogenic VOCs into the measured ozone values was evaluated. The ozone-forming potential (OFP) of total VOCs was 31–67 μg/m3 on average and exceeded 100 μg/m3 in the top 10% of high ozone events, reaching 136 μg/m3. Acetaldehyde, 1.3-butadiene, and isoprene have the highest ozone production potential in Moscow compared to that of other measured VOCs.
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Assessment of the Weather Research and Forecasting/Chemistry Model to Simulate Ozone Concentrations in March 2008 over Coastal Areas of the Sea of Japan. ATMOSPHERE 2012. [DOI: 10.3390/atmos3030288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Yerramilli A, Dodla VB, Desamsetti S, Challa SV, Young JH, Patrick C, Baham JM, Hughes RL, Yerramilli S, Tuluri F, Hardy MG, Swanier SJ. Air quality modeling for the urban Jackson, Mississippi Region using a high resolution WRF/Chem model. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2011; 8:2470-2490. [PMID: 21776240 PMCID: PMC3138035 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph8062470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2010] [Revised: 03/26/2011] [Accepted: 03/31/2011] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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In this study, an attempt was made to simulate the air quality with reference to ozone over the Jackson (Mississippi) region using an online WRF/Chem (Weather Research and Forecasting–Chemistry) model. The WRF/Chem model has the advantages of the integration of the meteorological and chemistry modules with the same computational grid and same physical parameterizations and includes the feedback between the atmospheric chemistry and physical processes. The model was designed to have three nested domains with the inner-most domain covering the study region with a resolution of 1 km. The model was integrated for 48 hours continuously starting from 0000 UTC of 6 June 2006 and the evolution of surface ozone and other precursor pollutants were analyzed. The model simulated atmospheric flow fields and distributions of NO2 and O3 were evaluated for each of the three different time periods. The GIS based spatial distribution maps for ozone, its precursors NO, NO2, CO and HONO and the back trajectories indicate that all the mobile sources in Jackson, Ridgeland and Madison contributing significantly for their formation. The present study demonstrates the applicability of WRF/Chem model to generate quantitative information at high spatial and temporal resolution for the development of decision support systems for air quality regulatory agencies and health administrators.
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- Anjaneyulu Yerramilli
- Trent Lott Geospatial Visualization Research Centre, Jackson State University, 1230 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39204, USA; E-Mails: (V.B.D.); (S.D.); (S.V.C.); (J.H.Y); (C.P.); (J.M.B); (R.L.H.)
- Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mail: ; Tel.:+1-601-979-3654; Fax: +1-601-979-8247
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- Trent Lott Geospatial Visualization Research Centre, Jackson State University, 1230 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39204, USA; E-Mails: (V.B.D.); (S.D.); (S.V.C.); (J.H.Y); (C.P.); (J.M.B); (R.L.H.)
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- Trent Lott Geospatial Visualization Research Centre, Jackson State University, 1230 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39204, USA; E-Mails: (V.B.D.); (S.D.); (S.V.C.); (J.H.Y); (C.P.); (J.M.B); (R.L.H.)
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- Trent Lott Geospatial Visualization Research Centre, Jackson State University, 1230 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39204, USA; E-Mails: (V.B.D.); (S.D.); (S.V.C.); (J.H.Y); (C.P.); (J.M.B); (R.L.H.)
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- Trent Lott Geospatial Visualization Research Centre, Jackson State University, 1230 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39204, USA; E-Mails: (V.B.D.); (S.D.); (S.V.C.); (J.H.Y); (C.P.); (J.M.B); (R.L.H.)
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- Trent Lott Geospatial Visualization Research Centre, Jackson State University, 1230 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39204, USA; E-Mails: (V.B.D.); (S.D.); (S.V.C.); (J.H.Y); (C.P.); (J.M.B); (R.L.H.)
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- Trent Lott Geospatial Visualization Research Centre, Jackson State University, 1230 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39204, USA; E-Mails: (V.B.D.); (S.D.); (S.V.C.); (J.H.Y); (C.P.); (J.M.B); (R.L.H.)
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- Trent Lott Geospatial Visualization Research Centre, Jackson State University, 1230 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39204, USA; E-Mails: (V.B.D.); (S.D.); (S.V.C.); (J.H.Y); (C.P.); (J.M.B); (R.L.H.)
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- College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39217, USA; E-Mails: (F.T.); (M.G.H.); (S.J.S.)
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- National Center for Biodefense Communications, Jackson State University, 1230 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39204, USA; E-Mail:
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- National Center for Biodefense Communications, Jackson State University, 1230 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39204, USA; E-Mail:
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- National Center for Biodefense Communications, Jackson State University, 1230 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39204, USA; E-Mail:
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Cieslik S. Ozone fluxes over various plant ecosystems in Italy: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2009; 157:1487-1496. [PMID: 19027210 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2008.09.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2008] [Revised: 09/26/2008] [Accepted: 09/27/2008] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Among air pollutants, ozone is the most important stressor to vegetation, which undergoes damage and biomass reduction after penetration of ozone molecules into the leaf tissues through the stomata. Stomatal ozone fluxes are considered the governing factor needed to assess risk to plant health due to ozone. Although this parameter may be calculated by modeling, direct measurements are scarce. Moreover, southern European situations, especially regarding Italy, require special attention due to the decoupling between ozone concentrations and fluxes. This work reviews ozone flux measurements made during the last 15 years through Italy.
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- S Cieslik
- Joint Research Centre, I-21027 Ispra, Italy.
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Andreani-Aksoyoğlu Ş, Keller J, Ordóñez C, Tinguely M, Schultz M, Prévôt AS. Influence of various emission scenarios on ozone in Europe. Ecol Modell 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2008.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Andreani-Aksoyoglu S, Keller J, Prévôt ASH, Baltensperger U, Flemming J. Secondary aerosols in Switzerland and northern Italy: Modeling and sensitivity studies for summer 2003. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.1029/2007jd009053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Liu L, Andreani-Aksoyoglu S, Keller J, Ordóñez C, Junkermann W, Hak C, Braathen GO, Reimann S, Astorga-Llorens C, Schultz M, Prévôt ASH, Isaksen ISA. A photochemical modeling study of ozone and formaldehyde generation and budget in the Po basin. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007. [DOI: 10.1029/2006jd008172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Di Carlo P, Pitari G, Mancini E, Gentile S, Pichelli E, Visconti G. Evolution of surface ozone in central Italy based on observations and statistical model. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007. [DOI: 10.1029/2006jd007900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Piero Di Carlo
- Dipartimento di Fisica; Universita’ degli studi di L’Aquila; L’Aquila Italy
- Center of Excellence CETEMPS; Universita’ degli studi di L’Aquila, Via Vetoio, Coppito; L’Aquila Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica; Universita’ degli studi di L’Aquila; L’Aquila Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica; Universita’ degli studi di L’Aquila; L’Aquila Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica; Universita’ degli studi di L’Aquila; L’Aquila Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica; Universita’ degli studi di L’Aquila; L’Aquila Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica; Universita’ degli studi di L’Aquila; L’Aquila Italy
- Center of Excellence CETEMPS; Universita’ degli studi di L’Aquila, Via Vetoio, Coppito; L’Aquila Italy
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Ordóñez C, Richter A, Steinbacher M, Zellweger C, Nüß H, Burrows JP, Prévôt ASH. Comparison of 7 years of satellite-borne and ground-based tropospheric NO2measurements around Milan, Italy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006. [DOI: 10.1029/2005jd006305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Henne S, Dommen J, Neininger B, Reimann S, Staehelin J, Prévôt ASH. Influence of mountain venting in the Alps on the ozone chemistry of the lower free troposphere and the European pollution export. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005. [DOI: 10.1029/2005jd005936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Griffin RJ. Quantification of ozone formation metrics at Thompson Farm during the New England Air Quality Study (NEAQS) 2002. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004. [DOI: 10.1029/2004jd005344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Andreani-Aksoyoglu S. Modeling of formation and distribution of secondary aerosols in the Milan area (Italy). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004. [DOI: 10.1029/2003jd004231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Neftel A. Sensitivity of photooxidant production in the Milan Basin: An overview of results from a EUROTRAC-2 Limitation of Oxidant Production field experiment. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2002. [DOI: 10.1029/2001jd001263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Putaud JP. Submicron aerosol mass balance at urban and semirural sites in the Milan area (Italy). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2002. [DOI: 10.1029/2000jd000111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Baltensperger U. Urban and rural aerosol characterization of summer smog events during the PIPAPO field campaign in Milan, Italy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2002. [DOI: 10.1029/2001jd001292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Dommen J. Characterization of the photooxidant formation in the metropolitan area of Milan from aircraft measurements. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2002. [DOI: 10.1029/2000jd000283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Martilli A. Simulation of the ozone formation in the northern part of the Po Valley. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2002. [DOI: 10.1029/2001jd000534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Spirig C. NOxversus VOC limitation of O3production in the Po valley: Local and integrated view based on observations. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2002. [DOI: 10.1029/2001jd000561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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