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High-resolution multi-scale air pollution system: Evaluation of modelling performance and emission control strategies
Lopes,Diogo1,2; Ferreira,Joana1; Rafael,Sandra1; Hoi,Ka In2; Li,Xin2; Liu,Yuan2; Yuen,Ka Veng2; Mok,Kai Meng2; Miranda,Ana Isabel1
2024-03-01
Source PublicationJournal of Environmental Sciences (China)
ISSN1001-0742
Volume137Pages:65-81
Abstract

A high percentage of the world's population lives in areas where air pollutant concentrations exceed the World Health Organization guidelines. This work aims to develop and test, a high-resolution multi-scale air pollution modelling system by integrating a set of adequate tools. This system is able to provide detailed air pollutant concentrations in urban areas and support air quality management strategies through a better identification of different atmospheric processes. It also allows furthering the design and assessment of air pollution control measures for a specific area. To evaluate its performance and suitability, the system was applied to the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR), China, one of the most densely populated areas on earth, during a winter period when this area is affected by high levels of Particulate Matter (PM). Although the developed system tends to underestimate the PM concentrations, it revealed a good performance in reproducing the temporal and spatial air pollution patterns. Several exceedances of the Chinese air quality standards were calculated and high population exposure to PM pollution was estimated. The tested urban atmospheric emission reduction scenarios have shown air quality improvements, indicating that emission reduction measures at urban level should focus on the domestic sector. However, it is crucial to implement joint pollution prevention strategies with neighbouring regions to improve the air quality in Macau SAR. The approach developed in this work can support policymakers in defining new strategies to reduce atmospheric pollution in urban areas.

KeywordHigh-resolution Emission Inventory Particulate Matter Population Exposure Urban Areas
DOI10.1016/j.jes.2023.02.046
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Indexed BySCIE
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaEnvironmental Sciences & Ecology
WOS SubjectEnvironmental Sciences
WOS IDWOS:001146200900001
PublisherSCIENCE PRESS, 16 DONGHUANGCHENGGEN NORTH ST, BEIJING 100717, PEOPLES R CHINA
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85149841865
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionFaculty of Science and Technology
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF OCEAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Corresponding AuthorLopes,Diogo
Affiliation1.Department of Environment and Planning & CESAM,University of Aveiro,Aveiro,Portugal
2.Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Science and Technology,University of Macau,Macau SAR,China
First Author AffilicationFaculty of Science and Technology
Corresponding Author AffilicationFaculty of Science and Technology
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Lopes,Diogo,Ferreira,Joana,Rafael,Sandra,et al. High-resolution multi-scale air pollution system: Evaluation of modelling performance and emission control strategies[J]. Journal of Environmental Sciences (China), 2024, 137, 65-81.
APA Lopes,Diogo., Ferreira,Joana., Rafael,Sandra., Hoi,Ka In., Li,Xin., Liu,Yuan., Yuen,Ka Veng., Mok,Kai Meng., & Miranda,Ana Isabel (2024). High-resolution multi-scale air pollution system: Evaluation of modelling performance and emission control strategies. Journal of Environmental Sciences (China), 137, 65-81.
MLA Lopes,Diogo,et al."High-resolution multi-scale air pollution system: Evaluation of modelling performance and emission control strategies".Journal of Environmental Sciences (China) 137(2024):65-81.
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