Dynamics of fine particles and photo-oxidants in the Eastern Mediterranean (SUB-AERO)

As part of the European project SUB-AERO, comprehensive aerosol and gaseous pollutant measurement campaigns were performed at the Finokalia station (July 2000 and January 2001) on the island of Crete (Greece) in combination with boat measurements in the eastern part of the Mediterranean area. The me...

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Published in:Atmospheric environment (1994) 2006-10, Vol.40 (32), p.6214-6228
Main Authors: Lazaridis, M., Eleftheriadis, K., Smolik, J., Colbeck, I., Kallos, G., Drossinos, Y., Zdimal, V., Vecera, Z., Mihalopoulos, N., Mikuska, P., Bryant, C., Housiadas, C., Spyridaki, A., Astitha, Marina, Havranek, V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Atmospheric pollution
Eastern Mediterranean
Exact sciences and technology
Mesoscale modelling
Particulate matter composition
Pollutants physicochemistry study: properties, effects, reactions, transport and distribution
Pollution
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Summary:As part of the European project SUB-AERO, comprehensive aerosol and gaseous pollutant measurement campaigns were performed at the Finokalia station (July 2000 and January 2001) on the island of Crete (Greece) in combination with boat measurements in the eastern part of the Mediterranean area. The measurements were performed with the participation of nine European research institutions. The objective of the measurement campaigns was to evaluate and assess the spatial and temporal variability of photochemical pollutants and fine particles. The current overview paper presents the framework and main results of the measurements and modelling studies performed during the project. Extensive measurements of gaseous and atmospheric-aerosol physical, chemical and optical characteristics were performed during the measurement campaigns in conjunction with detailed chemical analyses of the aerosol species. Along with the experimental work mesoscale modelling, using a combination of the UAM-AERO air quality model together with the RAMS prognostic meteorological model, was used to reveal the dynamics of particulate matter and photo-oxidants. Furthermore, regional chemistry transport models were applied to determine the background and initial conditions for the mesoscale modelling.
ISSN:1352-2310
1873-2844
DOI:10.1016/j.atmosenv.2005.06.050