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Advancements in Metrology for Air Pollution Research: New Methods, Instrumentation, and Methodological Perspectives

A special issue of Air (ISSN 2813-4168).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 October 2024) | Viewed by 841

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Kamila Widziewicz-Rzońca

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Institute of Environmental Engineering, Polish Academy of Sciences, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland
Interests: aerosol science; chemical composition of PM; health risk assessment, health hazards from: PM, metals (also speciation analysis), PAHs; Monte-Carlo modelling in assessing exposure to PM particles; the origin of PM by source apportionment modelling; smog episodes; pollutants from grilling processes; the quality of indoor air; chemical characteristics of fine particulate matter; pollutants deposition in the respiratory track; PM-bound water contents measured by coulometric Karl Fischer titration
Dr. Patrycja Rogula-Kopiec

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Institute of Environmental Engineering, Polish Academy of Sciences, 34 M. Skłodowska-Curie St., 41-819 Zabrze, Poland
Interests: air pollution studies; particulate matter; air quality; atmospheric pollution; air pollution modeling; aerosol science; aerosol science and technology; indoor air quality; environment; air; environmental analysis; health impact assessment; aerosols; black carbon; environmental health
Dr. Jan Stefan Bihałowicz

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Institute of Safety Engineering, The Main School of Fire Service, 52/54 Słowackiego Street, 01-629 Warsaw, Poland
Interests: air quality modeling; air quality measurements; uncertainties assessment; big data; mapping air pollution
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Air pollution research continues to be a critical field, pivotal in our understanding of environmental challenges and public health concerns. This Special Issue is dedicated to exploring metrology problems in air pollution research, emphasizing the adoption of cutting-edge methods, the evolution of instrumentation, and the broader methodological perspectives that enhance the precision and reliability of air quality measurements.

Topics of Interest:

  • Metrological Analysis of Weight Measurement Systems: Delve into the metrology challenges associated with weight measurement systems used in air pollution research. Explore precision, accuracy, and calibration methods for particulate matter (PM) measurements.
  • High-Resolution Analysis of Risk for Weight and Moisture Measurement: Investigate the intricacies of high-resolution risk analysis for weight and moisture measurements in air quality assessment. Understand how these parameters influence data reliability.
  • Validation Processes for Air Pollution Measurements: Explore methodologies and standards for validating air pollution measurements. Discuss the importance of traceability and uncertainty assessments.
  • Mass and Moisture Measurement Techniques: Present advancements in mass and moisture measurement methods. Discuss their application in the context of air pollution research.
  • Operational Procedures Associated with Mass Measurements in Air Pollution Research: Analyze the operational procedures and protocols that ensure the accurate and consistent measurement of particulate matter in air quality research.
  • PM Size Fractionation Instrumentation—Challenges and Perspectives: Examine challenges and innovations related to PM size fractionation instrumentation. Discuss the role of size-segregated data in air pollution research.
  • High-Resolution Data in Air Pollution Research: Explore how high-resolution data acquisition, processing, and analysis are transforming the field of air pollution research. Discuss the implications for improving our understanding of pollutant sources, exposure assessment, and health outcomes.

This Special Issue welcomes contributions from researchers, scientists, and professionals in the field of air pollution research who are actively engaged in addressing metrology challenges and advancing the precision and reliability of air quality measurements. We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that shed light on new methods, instrumentation, and methodological perspectives in this crucial area of environmental science.

We look forward to receiving your contributions and collectively advancing the metrology of air pollution research to better serve the needs of society and the environment.

Dr. Kamila Widziewicz-Rzońca
Dr. Patrycja Rogula-Kopiec
Dr. Jan Stefan Bihałowicz
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • uncertainty
  • mass measurement
  • particulate and gaseous air pollution
  • validation
  • calibration
  • size-fractionation
  • health risk assessment

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An Evaluation of Ground-Level Concentrations of Aerosols and Criteria Pollutants Using the CAMS Reanalysis Dataset over the Himawari-8 Observational Area, Including China, Indonesia, and Australia (2016–2023)
by Miles Sowden
Air 2024, 2(4), 419-438; https://doi.org/10.3390/air2040024 - 5 Dec 2024
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This study assesses the performance of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) reanalysis dataset in estimating ground-level concentrations (GLCs) of aerosols and criteria pollutants across the Himawari-8 observational area, covering China, Indonesia, and Australia, from 2016 to 2023. Ground-based monitoring networks in these [...] Read more.
This study assesses the performance of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) reanalysis dataset in estimating ground-level concentrations (GLCs) of aerosols and criteria pollutants across the Himawari-8 observational area, covering China, Indonesia, and Australia, from 2016 to 2023. Ground-based monitoring networks in these regions are limited in scope, making it necessary to rely on satellite-derived aerosol optical depth (AOD) as a proxy for GLCs. While AOD offers broad coverage, it presents challenges, particularly in capturing surface-level pollution accurately during episodic events. CAMS, which integrates satellite data with atmospheric models, is evaluated here to determine its effectiveness in addressing these issues. The study employs square root transformation to normalize pollutant concentration data and calculates monthly–hourly long-term averages to isolate pollution anomalies. Geographically weighted regression (GWR) and Jacobian matrix (dY/dX) methods are applied to assess the spatial variability of pollutant concentrations and their relationship with meteorological factors. Results show that while CAMS captures large-scale pollution episodes, such as the 2019/2020 Australian wildfires, discrepancies in representing GLCs are apparent, especially when vertical aerosol stratification occurs during short-term pollution events. The study emphasizes the need for integrating CAMS data with higher-resolution satellite observations, like Himawari-8, to improve the accuracy of real-time air quality monitoring. The findings highlight important implications for public health interventions and environmental policy-making, particularly in regions with insufficient ground-based data. Full article
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