Observations of massive air-pollution transport and associated air quality in the Yellow Sea region |
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Authors: | Y S Chung H S Kim |
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Institution: | (1) Korea Centre for Atmospheric Environment Research (KCAER), Khangnae, Cheongwon–Cheongju, 363-891, Korea;(2) Korea National University of Education/KCAER, Khangnae, Cheongwon–Cheongju, 363-891, Korea |
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Abstract: | Presently, China is the world’s second largest energy consumer, and it generates extensive atmospheric emissions in the Yellow
Sea region in East Asia. In the westerly region, the downwind effect creates large-scale transport of air pollution and significantly
impacts on air quality semi-periodically in Korea, Japan, and the western Pacific Ocean. Observations with satellite and ground
measurements of regional air quality show the movements and impact of anthropogenic and natural origins of air pollution in
the Yellow Sea region. Fifteen air-pollution cases were recorded from January to September 2007. These are the basis for our
findings on regional-scale transport of air pollution and variations of air quality in Korea and SW Japan. Impacts on air
quality and health are included. |
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Keywords: | Air pollution Air quality measurements Satellite observations Dust loadings Long-range transport Yellow Sea air quality |
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