Atmospheric Bioaerosols: Detection, Characterization and Modelling

Dear Colleagues,

The need to detect, characterize and model aerosols in our atmosphere has increased considerably more recently. This is primarily due to the detrimental effects that they can have on both human and plant health. An important component of these aerosols (both outdoors and indoors) is Primary Biological Aerosol Particles (PBAPs). These are comprised of materials such as viruses, bacteria, fungal spores, pollen, sub-pollen, and plant fragments. Therefore, we invite you to consider submitting your research for publication in this Special Issue of Atmosphere, entitled “Atmospheric Bioaerosols: Detection, Characterization and Modelling”. The aim is to communicate a selection of papers on the current state of field, laboratory and modeling/forecasting studies relevant to atmospheric bioaerosol loading and ambient interactions.

Current issues related to real-time pollen, fungal spore and bacteria monitoring and networking systems; the development of innovative bioaerosol sensors; the influence of climate change on PBAPs loadings;  bioaerosols within occupational settings both indoors and outdoors (e.g., hospitals or green waste sites); surface phenomena and reactions; the relevance of real-time measurements to ice nucleation, cloud condensation nuclei and other climate change issues; modelling and forecasting of bioaerosols.

Dr. David J. O'Connor
Dr. Eoin McGillicuddy
Dr. Meheal Fennelly
Prof. Dr. John R. Sodeau
Guest Editors

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