Interaction of Meteorological Conditions and Air Pollution
A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (22 December 2023) | Viewed by 366
Special Issue Editors
Interests: air pollution
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The aim of this Special Issue, “Interaction of Meteorological Conditions and Air Pollution”, is to explore the intricate and dynamic relationship between meteorological conditions and air pollution, advancing our understanding of how these interactions influence atmospheric processes, air quality, and human health. The scope of this topic is broad and encompasses various aspects of the interaction between meteorological conditions and air pollution. The following are some potential research focuses:
- Meteorological drivers of air pollution: Investigating how meteorological factors such as temperature, wind patterns, precipitation, and atmospheric stability influence the transport, dispersion, and accumulation of air pollutants. This also includes a particular focus on how meteorology-induced natural processes such as BVOCs, stratosphere–troposphere exchange, and soil NOx/HONO/NH3 emissions affect air quality.
- Meteorological impacts on pollutant formation: Exploring the influence of meteorological conditions on the formation and transformation of primary and secondary pollutants, including photochemical reactions, aerosol dynamics, and pollutant chemistry.
- Feedback mechanisms: Examining feedback loops between air pollution and meteorological conditions, where air pollutants can affect local weather patterns and atmospheric processes, leading to subsequent changes in air quality.
- Urban meteorology and air pollution: Studying the unique meteorological characteristics of urban areas and their effects on air pollution patterns, considering factors such as urban heat island effects, urban canyons, and pollutant emissions from urban sources.
- Climate change and air pollution interactions: Investigating how climate change influences meteorological conditions and, in turn, how these changes impact air pollution levels and composition.
- Meteorology and health impacts: Assessing the influence of meteorological conditions on human exposure to air pollutants, their effects on respiratory and cardiovascular health, and the development of mitigation strategies.
Through this Special Issue, we aim to bring together cutting-edge research, empirical studies, modeling approaches, and interdisciplinary perspectives that shed light on the intricate relationship between meteorological conditions and air pollution. By fostering collaboration among researchers and disseminating novel findings, we hope to contribute to the development of effective strategies for air pollution management, policy making, and public health protection.
Dr. Nan Wang
Prof. Dr. Hairong Cheng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- synoptic meteorology
- extreme weather
- air pollution
- ozone
- particulate matter
- climate change
- meteorology–pollution feedback
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