Atmosphere, Volume 15, Issue 7

Ionospheric plasma density irregularities, which are one of the primary sources of disturbance for the Global Navigation Satellite System, significantly impact the propagation of electromagnetic signals, leading to signal degradation and potential in...

The spatial–temporal variations of fine particulate matter (PM_2.5) in Akure, a city in southwestern Nigeria, are examined based on multi-year continuous observations using low-cost PM_2.5 sensors at six different sites. The average annual concen...

Future climate change and its impact on drought is critical for Uzbekistan, located in Central Asia, the world’s largest arid zone. This study examines the evolving intensity of climate change and drought events using multi-model ensembles (MME...

This study provides an in-depth analysis of the frequency of extreme streamflow in Italy, adopting the innovative perspective of the theory of records, and focusing on record-breaking floods. (i.e., annual maximum series, AMS) observed in Italy betwe...

Existing sub-grid parameterization schemes for clear-sky direct solar radiation (SPS-CSDSR) assume that the sub-grid cells have the same atmospheric transparency. This study shows that in undulating terrain, significant errors can occur when the sub-...

The rapid spread and accumulation of microplastics (MPs) in environmental ecosystems result from extensive plastic usage. MPs have been found in both indoor and outdoor air. Outdoor MP levels vary widely across global cities, with reported ranges fro...

The formation of low-pressure systems (LPSs) over the eastern Atlantic Ocean, near the coast of West Africa, is an exceptional meteorological/climatological feature that can lead to the development of hurricanes. The upper level diffluence induced by...

In this study, we aimed to demonstrate the importance of diabatic heating in extreme rainstorm weather events induced by the Southwest China vortex (SWCV) in different precipitation regions with a similar circulation background. The results showed th...

In the current highly industrialized living environment, air quality has become an increasing public health concern. Natural environments like forests have excellent air quality due to high concentrations of negative oxygen ions originating from low-...

Ensuring air quality in operating rooms is crucial for the health and safety of healthcare professionals and patients. This study, focused on 141 operating theatres in the Campania Region from 2015 to 2022, highlights the importance of air monitoring...

This study leverages the relationships between the Great Plains low-level jet (GP-LLJ) and the circumglobal teleconnection (CGT) to assess the enhancement of 30-day rainfall forecast in the Northern Great Plains (NGP). The assessment of 30-day simula...

In atmospheric modeling, sub-grid parameterization is an important method for studying the topographic effects of solar radiation using high-resolution Digital Elevation Model (DEM) data. For reducing the amount of computation, some approximate metho...

Presently, the harm to human health created by air pollution has greatly drawn public attention, in particular, vehicle emissions including nitrogen oxides as well as particulate matter. How to predict air quality, e.g., pollutant concentration, effi...

Despite enhancements in pollution control measures in southwestern China, detailed assessments of PM_2.5 dynamics following the implementation of the Clean Air Action remain limited. This study explores the PM_2.5 concentrations and their chemical comp...

Based on the data from the Chinese national ground-based (LFEDA: Low-frequency E-field Detection Array) and satellite-based lightning-detection systems (LMI: Lightning Mapping Imager), the spatial and temporal distribution statistical properties of a...

Air pollution (AP) exposures have been associated with autism (ASD), schizophrenia (SCZ), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), male-biased neurodevelopmental disorders that are linked to alterations in brain fronto-striatal neurotrans...

Ozone at ground level (O₃) is an air pollutant that is formed from primary precursor gases like nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). It plays a significant role as a precursor to highly reactive hydroxyl (OH) radicals, which u...

This study assessed workers’ exposure to vehicle exhaust emissions and its health effects at the Lebombo Port of Entry. A quantitative cross-sectional design was adopted, and a structured questionnaire was administered on 209 adult workers to m...

Atmospheric aerosols pose a significant global problem, particularly in urban areas in developing countries where the rapid urbanization and industrial activities degrade air quality. This study examined the spatiotemporal variations and trends in ae...

Sand events continue to occur frequently and affect the North China region. Under unfavorable meteorological conditions, they can easily combine with haze pollution, forming sandy haze events that have a significant impact on human health. Aerosol wa...

Poás Volcano made a magmatic eruption in April 2017. The volcanic outburst resulted in an ash and vapor column towering over three kilometers high. Since that time, there has been a continual release of gases, aerosols, and more recently, ash,...

International air quality indexes (AQIs) are derived from air pollution and are essential global tools for mitigating diseases such as asthma, as they are used to reduce exposure to triggers. The aim of this article is to systematically review the gl...

Radon gas is one of the chemical pollutants with one of the most significant physical effects due to its impact on human health: it is a radioactive noble gas which, if inhaled, can stochastically induce lung cancer. For this reason, it is classified...

Particulate and gaseous emissions were studied from a large two-stroke slow-speed diesel engine equipped with an open-loop scrubber, installed on a 78,200 metric tonnes (deadweight) containership, under real operation. This paper presents the on-boar...

Using a reanalysis dataset, this work investigates the possible connection of winter East Asia (EA) flow patterns to stratospheric polar vortex (SPV) anomalies. Cluster analysis is performed on the principal components of daily 500 hPa geopotential h...

This study investigates the evolution of soil pore structure and shear strength deterioration in compacted clayey soil under controlled wetting and drying (wd) cycles, which are expected to become more frequent due to climate change. Thirty soil samp...

Childhood asthma is a major health issue in Australia, and traffic emissions play a causative role. Two urban planning policies that impact children’s exposure to traffic emissions are considered in terms of the potential health risks to childr...

A metrological field intercomparison of thermometer radiation shields in the Arctic was conducted with the aim of obtaining information to increase the worldwide comparability of air temperature measurements. Air temperature measurements are performe...

The impact of the southerly surge’s interaction with the MJO on rainfall in this study was investigated using daily rainfall data from 2140 weather-observation stations. The southern surge, which coincided with the MJO, enhanced rainfall in the...

Residential wood combustion (RWC) is a significant source of gaseous and particulate emissions causing adverse health and environmental effects. Several factors affect emissions, but the effects of the fuel wood species on emissions are currently not...

Climate change causes a global rise in mean air temperature and an increased frequency of temperature extremes. Recent studies link sharp temperature changes between consecutive days to increased mortality, reduced economic growth, and negative effec...

The 1960s was an exciting era for atmospheric predictability research: a finite predictability of the atmosphere was uncovered using Lorenz’s models and the well-acknowledged predictability limit of two weeks was estimated using a general circu...

The combined cooling, heating, and power (CCHP) system has attracted increasing attention due to its potential outstanding performance in thermodynamics, economics, and the environment. However, the conventional CCHP systems are carbon-intensive. To...

To determine the link between hygroscopicity and the constituent chemical composition of real biomass-burning atmospheric particles, we collected and analyzed aerosols during wheat-straw (April–May), rice-straw (October–November), and no-...

Extreme climates can result in marked damage to crop yields and threaten regional and global food security. Maize is a major grain crop in Liaoning Province which is severely affected by dry and hot weather events. This study was based on the maize y...

The stable carbon isotope composition of total organic matter (δ¹³C_org) has been utilized in aeolian sediments, serving as an indicator for reconstructing terrestrial paleoenvironments. The Qinghai Lake (QHL) Basin is a climate-sensitive region...

This study aims to delineate the characteristics of black carbon (BC) in the atmosphere over the urban background environment in Vilnius (Lithuania) from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2022 using aethalometer (Magee Scientific) measurements. The annual mean c...

In recent years, O₃ pollution events have occurred frequently in Chinese cities. Utilizing the WRF-CMAQ model, this study analyzed the causes of an O₃ pollution event in Suqian on 18–21 June 2020, considering meteorological conditions, process...

This paper reviews current numerical developments for atmospheric modelling. Numerical atmospheric modelling now looks back to a history of about 70 years after the first successful numerical prediction. Currently, we face new challenges, such as var...

Potential evapotranspiration (PET), as an indicator of atmospheric evaporative demand, is a critical hydrological and meteorological factor to reflect regional and global hydrological cycles and environmental change. Understanding these nuanced respo...

A hybrid optimization filter for weather and wave numerical models is proposed and tested in this study. Parametrized Artificial Neural Networks are utilized in conjunction with Extended Kalman Filters to provide a novel postprocess strategy for 10 m...

As one of the most vital ecological regions in China, the well-being of the Inner Mongolia section of the Yellow River Basin directly hinges upon comprehending the variations in its ecosystem. The current research puts emphasis on the analysis of sin...

Recent advancements in computational technologies have enhanced the importance of meteorological modeling, driven by an increased reliance on weather-dependent systems. This research implemented a lightning data assimilation technique to improve shor...

One of the key reasons for the success of invasive plants is the functional differences between invasive plants and native plants. However, atmospheric nitrogen deposition may disrupt the level of available nitrogen in soil and the functional differe...

In July 2023, Baoding in Hebei Province experienced unprecedented torrential rainfall, breaking historical records and causing severe flooding. However, our understanding of the multi-scale circulation systems and physical mechanisms driving this ext...

Hailfall is a severe local weather event that can cause great economic losses as well as the loss of people’s property; however, it is still difficult for domestic meteorological stations to comprehensively observe hail, and domestic independen...

The Urban Heat Island phenomenon (UHI), characterized by elevated temperatures in urban areas compared to their rural surroundings, is highly exacerbated by urbanization and climate change. Understanding the complex relationship between UHI effect an...

Based on the mean sea level pressure field and 10-meter wind field across eastern China, weather patterns were classified using principal component analysis in the T-model (T-PCA), and four weather conditions were identified. Weather conditions and m...

Flood prediction in hilly regions, characterized by rapid flow rates and high destructive potential, remains a significant challenge. This study addresses this problem by introducing a novel machine learning-based approach to enhance flood forecast a...

The middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River (MLYR) frequently experience extreme precipitation events (EPEs) during June and July, the so-called Meiyu season. This study investigated EPEs in the MLYR during Meiyu seasons over 1961–2022, u...