Grouping and representativeness of monitoring stations based on wind speed and wind direction data in urban areas of Japan

Data on wind speed and wind direction from 27 air pollution monitoring stations in an urban area of Japan were analyzed and studied for the future assessment of the urban heat island phenomenon. A cluster analysis clarified the regionality of the wind speed and wind direction. In the study area, land and sea breeze developed and controlled the wind direction. On the other hand, the mountain and valley wind should be studied to determine their typical behavior.     

厦门市气候特征变化与酸雨形成研究

对地面风场的研究表明，厦门存在局地和海陆风环流，自1955年以来年平均风速、混合层厚度均呈现下降趋势，大气污染物的水平和垂直扩散能力也呈下降趋势。降水酸度随海拔高度的变化情况表明，海陆风环流有利于酸性污染物的积累，且锋面降水过程中的光化学污染加重了降水的酸化程度。     

西太平洋台风“苏迪罗”对我国珠三角地区臭氧污染影响研究

通过资料分析和数值模拟开展了2015年8月1日—10日台风“苏迪罗”对珠三角地区臭氧（O₃）污染影响的机理研究。结果表明，2015年8月5—8日，在台风接近登陆点的过程中，台风外围天气导致了高温、高辐射和静小风等气象条件，促进了光化学反应的进行和污染物的局地积累。同时，高温、高辐射等气象条件加剧了植被源区生物源挥发性有机物（BVOCs）的排放。采用化学传输模式模拟发现，植被BVOCs对O₃污染的贡献最高可达24×10^-9。结合拉格朗日粒子扩散模式（LPDM）探索了影响珠三角地区的主导气团，发现珠三角城市地区和高BVOCs源区存在交互传输的现象。污染期间，高BVOCs源区的一次排放产物（BVOCs）和二次产物(O₃)经区域输送加剧了珠三角地区O₃的污染。此外，研究发现台风外围条件下珠三角内陆盛行的偏北风与海陆热力差异引起的海风在沿海地区辐合，造成污染物局地积累，加剧并延长了O₃污染。研究有利于加强对O₃污染机理的认识，进而更好地采取针对性措施，有助于减小O₃污染带来的危害。     

Monthly Mean Afternoon Mixing-Layer Depths “Tuned” to the Eco-Climatic Regions of the Canadian Prairie Provinces

A simple diagnostic model was used to derive afternoon (0000 UTC) mixing-layer depths from gridded zero hour output from the Canadian Global Environmental Multiscale (GEM) numerical weather model interpolated to approximately 200 locations in the Prairie provinces of Canada. Knowledge of the spatial pattern of monthly mean afternoon mixing-layer depths was enhanced by associating the annual cycles of monthly means with eco-climatic regions - regions with fairly uniform terrain and soils, and where similar vegetation indicate that the area experiences, on average, similar synoptic-scale weather and produces similar surface fluxes of heat and moisture. When the mixing-layer depth is used to assess the dilution of airborne pollutants or to determine the specific humidity of the boundary layer, the eco-climatic region rather than proximity to the location-of-interest should be the primary factor in the selection of an appropriate radiosonde site.     

Monthly Mean Afternoon Mixing-Layer Depths “Tuned” to the Eco-Climatic Regions of the Canadian Prairie Provinces

A simple diagnostic model was used to derive afternoon (0000 UTC) mixing-layer depths from gridded zero hour output from the Canadian Global Environmental Multiscale (GEM) numerical weather model interpolated to approximately 200 locations in the Prairie provinces of Canada. Knowledge of the spatial pattern of monthly mean afternoon mixing-layer depths was enhanced by associating the annual cycles of monthly means with eco-climatic regions - regions with fairly uniform terrain and soils, and where similar vegetation indicate that the area experiences, on average, similar synoptic-scale weather and produces similar surface fluxes of heat and moisture. When the mixing-layer depth is used to assess the dilution of airborne pollutants or to determine the specific humidity of the boundary layer, the eco-climatic region rather than proximity to the location-of-interest should be the primary factor in the selection of an appropriate radiosonde site.     

Numerical Simulations on the Effect of Sea–Land Breezes on Atmospheric Haze over the Pearl River Delta Region

The atmospheric haze over the Pearl River Delta (PRD) was investigated by using the Models-3 Community Multi-scale Air Quality modeling system with meteorological fields simulated by the Fifth-generation National Center for Atmospheric Research/Penn State University Mesoscale Model (MM5) from September 26th to September 30th, 2004. The model-simulated meteorological elements and particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter less than 10 μm (PM₁₀) were compared with observations at four air quality-monitoring stations. The results showed that MM5 successfully reproduced the diurnal variations of temperature, wind speed, and wind directions at these stations. The temporal variations of the simulated values were consistent with those of the observed (such as temperature, wind speed, and wind direction). The correlation coefficient was 0.91 for temperature and 0.56 for wind speed. The modeling results show that the spatial distributions of simulated PM₁₀ were closely related to the source emissions indicating three maxima of PM₁₀ over the PRD. The sea–land breezes diurnal cycle played a significant role in the redistribution and transport of PM₁₀. Nighttime land breeze could transport PM₁₀ to the coast and the sea, while daytime sea breeze (SB) could carry the accumulated PM₁₀ offshore back to the inland cities. PM₁₀ could also be transported vertically to a height of up to about 1000 m because of strong turbulence in the SB front. Process analyses indicated that the emission sources and the vertical diffusion were the major processes to influence the concentrations of particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 μm (PM_2.5).     

Characteristics of particulate matter pollution in the Pearl River Delta region, China: an observational-based analysis of two monitoring sites

Two-year monitoring data (2006 and 2009), collected at the sub-urban site (WQS) and the background site (TH), were used to study the characteristics of Particulate Matter (PM) pollution in the Pearl River Delta region, China. Similar levels of PM(2.5) concentration measured at both sites seem to confirm that the fine particles have emerged as a major regional pollution issue. The seasonal variation of PM(2.5) concentration is associated with the regional monsoon circulations while the diurnal variation is related to land-sea breeze, traffic emissions and boundary layer development. Negative correlation was found in PM(2.5)-wind speed and PM(2.5)-humidity. Analysis of radiation, temperature and ozone suggests the existence of secondary aerosol formation. Transport effect may be another contributing factor to high PM pollution in the region, such as occasional long-distance dust intrusion and trans-boundary effects from upwind areas.     

Urban Air Pollution Patterns, Land Use, and Thermal Landscape: An Examination of the Linkage Using GIS

This article investigates the relationship of local air pollution pattern with urban land use and with urban thermal landscape using a GIS approach. Ambient air quality measurements for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, total suspended particles, and dust level were obtained for Guangzhou City in South China between 1981 and 2000. Landsat TM images and aerial photo derived maps were used to examine city's land use and land cover at different times and changes. Landsat thermal infrared data were employed to compute land surface temperatures and to assess urban thermal patterns. Relationships among the spatial patterns of air pollution, land use, and thermal landscape were sought through GIS and correlation analyses. Results show that the spatial patterns of air pollutants probed were positively correlated with urban built-up density, and with satellite derived land surface temperature values, particularly with measurements taken during the summer. It is suggested that further studies investigate the mechanisms of this linkage, and that remote sensing of air pollution delves into how the energy interacts with the atmosphere and the environment and how sensors see pollutants. Thermal infrared imagery could play a unique role in monitoring and modeling atmospheric pollution.     

长株潭区域一次重度污染过程气象成因

利用PM_2.5质量浓度、地面气象要素、NCEP、ERSST＿V3、GBL等资料，研究了2021年12月7—11日长株潭地区一次重度空气污染过程的特征及成因。结果表明，高空平直环流、无明显槽脊影响，地面弱冷空气活跃是本次重度空气污染过程的主要环流形势特征；地面均压场、小风和升温增湿是此次重度空气污染过程的主要气象要素特征。污染物浓度变化与主导风向和污染通道密切相关，本地风速对混合层的高度、污染物水平扩散影响较大，600～700 hPa逆温层有利于污染物在主导风作用下近距离传输及在低层交换积累。我国中东部污染物积聚是长株潭区域重要的污染来源，长株潭地区存在区域性同步污染现象。低层流入长株潭区域气流轨迹差异及地理条件是长株潭污染物空间分布差异的重要因素。     

Surface ozone and meteorological condition in a single year at an urban site in central–eastern China

Surface ozone and some meteorological parameters were continuously measured from June 2003 to May 2004 at urban Jinan, China. The levels and variations of surface ozone were studied and the influences of meteorological parameters on ozone were analyzed. Annual and diurnal ozone variation patterns in Jinan both show a typical pattern for polluted urban areas. Daytime ozone concentrations in summer were the highest in the four seasons. However, during nighttime from 2100 to 0600 hours ozone concentrations in spring was higher than that in summer. Daily averaged ozone showed negative correlation with pressure and relative humidity and positive correlation with temperature, total solar radiation, sunshine duration and wind speed during the study period. Further studies show that, solar radiation is a primary influence factor for the daytime variations of ozone concentrations at this site; transport of pollutants by wind could enhance the pollution at this site; precipitation has a significant influence on decreasing surface ozone. A multi-day ozone episode from 16 to 21 June 2003 was observed at this site. Surface meteorological data analysis and backward trajectory computation show that the episode is associated with the influence of typhoon Soudelor, attributing to both local photochemical processes and transport of air pollutants from southeastern coastal region, especially Yangtze River Delta region.     

River water quality and pollution sources in the Pearl River Delta, China

Some physicochemical parameters were determined for thirty field water samples collected from different water channels in the Pearl River Delta Economic Zone river system. The analytical results were compared with the environmental quality standards for surface water. Using the SPSS software, statistical analyses were performed to determine the main pollutants of the river water. The main purpose of the present research is to investigate the river water quality and to determine the main pollutants and pollution sources. Furthermore, the research provides some approaches for protecting and improving river water quality. The results indicate that the predominant pollutants are ammonium, phosphorus, and organic compounds. The wastewater discharged from households in urban and rural areas, industrial facilities, and non-point sources from agricultural areas are the main sources of pollution in river water in the Pearl River Delta Economic Zone.     

Heavy metal pollution in surface soils of Pearl River Delta,China

Heavy metal pollution is an increasing environmental problem in Chinese regions undergoing rapid economic and industrial development, such as the Pearl River Delta (PRD), southern China. We determined heavy metal concentrations in surface soils from the PRD. The soils were polluted with heavy metals, as defined by the Chinese soil quality standard grade II criteria. The degree of pollution decreased in the order Cd?>?Cu?>?Ni?>?Zn?>?As?>?Cr?>?Hg?>?Pb. The degree of heavy metal pollution by land use decreased in the order waste treatment plants (WP)?>?urban land (UL)?>?manufacturing industries (MI)?>?agricultural land (AL)?>?woodland (WL)?>?water sources (WS). Pollution with some of the metals, including Cd, Cu, Ni, and Zn, was attributed to the recent rapid development of the electronics and electroplating industries. Cd, Hg, and Pb (especially Cd) pose high potential ecological risks in all of the zones studied. The soils posing significantly high and high potential ecological risks from Cd covered 73.3 % of UL, 50 % of MI and WP land, and 48.5 % of AL. The potential ecological risks from heavy metals by land use decreased in the order UL?>?MI?>?AL?>?WP?>?WL?>?WS. The control of Cd, Hg, and Pb should be prioritized in the PRD, and emissions in wastewater, residue, and gas discharges from the electronics and electroplating industry should be decreased urgently. The use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides should also be decreased.     

基于熵权的WQI法在鄱阳湖水质评价中的应用

基于2009—2018年鄱阳湖15个监测点位的水质监测数据,采用基于熵权改进的综合水质指数（WQI）法研究10年间该湖水质年际、季节演变特征及空间分布情况。结果表明：鄱阳湖WQI多年平均值为78.41,水质总体处于差等级,其中氮、磷污染较为严重;该湖水质空间分布差异较小,各湖区WQI较为接近,湖区西北部和东南部污染相对较为严重;该湖夏季水质较好,水质与降水量及湖面风浪强度紧密相关;该湖污染物主要来自入湖河流周边的工、矿、企业的废水及采砂造成的污染物释放,建议控制、治理入湖河流水质,提高鄱阳湖较重污染区水质。     

天津近岸海域水污染评价

为了认识天津近岸海域水质主要污染指标及污染物随年份的演变规律,根据1996年—2007年天津近岸海域水质监测数据,对天津近岸海域水污染状况进行了时空分析。结果表明,天津近岸海域水质总体呈恶化趋势,劣Ⅳ类海域面积比例呈增加趋势,主要污染因子为无机氮。提出,应确立治海先治陆的思想理念,建立陆源污染排放总量控制制度;加强对海上作业的管理,加强保护开发海域的生态环境。     

佳木斯大气污染物扩散影响因素及区域探究

对影响佳木斯市大气污染物扩散的因素进行了分析。结果表明,大气稳定度、垂直和水平温度梯度、低空风场引起的平流动力输送、地面粗糙度、湍流运动、雨雾等都不同程度地影响大气污染物的扩散,以一定的传输和扩散规律决定城市大气污染水平的高低,并由此使局部区域污染程度各不相同。城市热岛效应和温度层结是影响大气污染物扩散的重要因素。影响区域主要为城市主导风向下风向的城市东部地区。     

特殊风场条件对太湖蓝藻水华迁移的影响研究

在高温、微风气象条件下,适宜蓝藻水华形成。在特殊非均一风场的驱动下,太湖蓝藻水华迁移过程与被均匀风场驱动有所不同。选取太湖典型风向进行分析,并采用三维水动力水质模型对表面非均一风场条件下的风生流流场及水质进行模拟,结果表明,在特殊非均一风场的驱动下,当太湖蓝藻浓度较高时,容易在西部湖区特别在竺山湖、梅梁湾湾内、岸边及湾口聚集,形成水华暴发,这有助于研究太湖污染物及蓝藻水华的输移及空间分布和机理。     

Simulation of mixing depths incorporating the urban heat island effect

The main objective of this paper was to establish the effect of anthropogenic heat flux on the formation of mixing depth specially in urban areas. In this study an energy balance mixing depth model was developed for the simulation of mixing depth incorporating the heat island effect. To demonstrate the effect of heat island, mixing depths were simulated under two conditions. Under the first condition, hourly gridded anthropogenic heat flux and variant surface characteristics were considered, while under the second condition anthropogenic heat flux term was ignored and constant surface characteristics were considered throughout the modelling domain. The release of anthropogenic heat flux in the urban environment was found to be responsible for the growth of the unstable layer in the lower atmosphere even during the night. This resulted in higher mixing depth values in urban areas compared to the surrounding countryside. The maximum differential surfaces sensible heat flux between urban and rural areas was estimated as 130 W/m². From the simulation of mixing depth, it was revealed that the maximum increment in mixing depth in urban areas was 300 m due to the heat island effect. This increment in mixing depth in urban areas can provide an extra space for dilution and mixing of pollutants.     

江苏近岸海域富营养化现状评价与成因分析

应用综合污染指数法和富营养化指数法评价了2010年度江苏近岸海域水质状况。结果表明,50%的海水水质测点已显现出不同程度的富营养化迹象;影响江苏近岸海域的首要污染物为无机氮和活性磷酸盐,二者污染分担率之和近50%;现阶段造成江苏近岸海域水体富营养化的主要因素来源于入海河流和直排海污染源的氮磷输入,与"十五"末相比,全省主要入海河流TN排放量增长约284%,TP排放量增长约451%。     

夏季上海城区大气中二氧化碳浓度特征及相关因素分析

利用连续自动监测仪器,获得CO2源区上海城区2010年夏季高时间分辨率的CO2连续监测数据.监测期间CO2平均浓度为414±16ppm,高于同期全球本底观测站约6%,与中国其他城市化地区的浓度水平基本相当或略低.CO2浓度日变化呈显著早晚双峰特征;周变化呈显著的波浪形,高值集中出现在工作日.除O3外,与其他污染物呈显著...