Spatial and chemical patterns of PM2.5 - differences between a maritime and an inland country

Werner, Małgorzata; Kryza, Maciej; Dore, Anthony J.. 2016 Spatial and chemical patterns of PM2.5 - differences between a maritime and an inland country. Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S, 23 (1). 10.1515/eces-2016-0004

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Abstract/Summary

The Fine Resolution Atmospheric Multi-pollutant Exchange model was used to calculate the mean annual concentration of PM2.5 at a resolution of 5 km × 5 km for the United Kingdom (UK) and Poland for the year 2007. The modelled average PM2.5 concentration is higher for Poland than the UK and amounts to 9.2 µg · m−3 and 5.6 µg · m−3, respectively. The highest concentrations concern London and coastal areas (due to the sea salt contribution) for the UK and urban agglomerations in the case of Poland. Maximum values occurring close to the UK coastline can reach 18 µg · m−3. The average contribution of natural particles amounts to 34 and 20% of total PM2.5 concentration, respectively for the UK and Poland. Among anthropogenic particles for both countries the highest contribution falls on secondary inorganic aerosols and the lowest contribution is for secondary organic aerosols.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	10.1515/eces-2016-0004
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Dise
ISSN:	1898-6196
Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:	Open Access paper - full text available via Official URL link.
Additional Keywords:	PM2.5, concentrations, FRAME, United Kingdom, Poland
NORA Subject Terms:	Atmospheric Sciences
Date made live:	16 Aug 2016 16:06 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/514279

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