The Influence of Meteorological Parameters on PM<sub>2.5</sub> Concentrations on the Aegean Islands
A network of low-cost sensors operates at six islands in the Aegean Sea (Lemnos, Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Syros and Rhodes) providing real-time PM<sub>2.5</sub> concentrations to the public. In the present study, the effect of the prevailing meteorological conditions on the local air qualit...
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| author | Kyriaki-Maria Fameli Anna-Maria Kotrikla Panayiotis Kalkavouras Amalia Polydoropoulou |
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| description | A network of low-cost sensors operates at six islands in the Aegean Sea (Lemnos, Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Syros and Rhodes) providing real-time PM<sub>2.5</sub> concentrations to the public. In the present study, the effect of the prevailing meteorological conditions on the local air quality was examined. For this reason, data about wind direction, dry and wet temperature, wind speed and sunlight were provided by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service for the period from January to September 2022. The analysis of the hourly PM<sub>2.5</sub> concentrations revealed different air quality patterns on each island, as well as seasonal changes for the same islands (e.g., higher concentrations in Samos during the cold period). Temperature was found to contribute significantly to the PM<sub>2.5</sub> measurements since it affects the anthropogenic activities related to emissions. For instance, higher temperatures in winter result in limited residential heating needs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-003987b6d55e446492b6d1dca24374c52024-03-27T13:37:23ZengMDPI AGEnvironmental Sciences Proceedings2673-49312023-08-0126112510.3390/environsciproc2023026125The Influence of Meteorological Parameters on PM<sub>2.5</sub> Concentrations on the Aegean IslandsKyriaki-Maria Fameli0Anna-Maria Kotrikla1Panayiotis Kalkavouras2Amalia Polydoropoulou3Department of Shipping, Trade and Transport, University of the Aegean, 82132 Chios, GreeceDepartment of Shipping, Trade and Transport, University of the Aegean, 82132 Chios, GreeceInstitute for Environmental Research and Sustainable Development, National Observatory of Athens, 15236 Athens, GreeceDepartment of Shipping, Trade and Transport, University of the Aegean, 82132 Chios, GreeceA network of low-cost sensors operates at six islands in the Aegean Sea (Lemnos, Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Syros and Rhodes) providing real-time PM<sub>2.5</sub> concentrations to the public. In the present study, the effect of the prevailing meteorological conditions on the local air quality was examined. For this reason, data about wind direction, dry and wet temperature, wind speed and sunlight were provided by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service for the period from January to September 2022. The analysis of the hourly PM<sub>2.5</sub> concentrations revealed different air quality patterns on each island, as well as seasonal changes for the same islands (e.g., higher concentrations in Samos during the cold period). Temperature was found to contribute significantly to the PM<sub>2.5</sub> measurements since it affects the anthropogenic activities related to emissions. For instance, higher temperatures in winter result in limited residential heating needs.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4931/26/1/125air qualityparticulateAegeanGreecemeteorology |
| spellingShingle | Kyriaki-Maria Fameli Anna-Maria Kotrikla Panayiotis Kalkavouras Amalia Polydoropoulou The Influence of Meteorological Parameters on PM<sub>2.5</sub> Concentrations on the Aegean Islands Environmental Sciences Proceedings air quality particulate Aegean Greece meteorology |
| title | The Influence of Meteorological Parameters on PM<sub>2.5</sub> Concentrations on the Aegean Islands |
| title_full | The Influence of Meteorological Parameters on PM<sub>2.5</sub> Concentrations on the Aegean Islands |
| title_fullStr | The Influence of Meteorological Parameters on PM<sub>2.5</sub> Concentrations on the Aegean Islands |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Influence of Meteorological Parameters on PM<sub>2.5</sub> Concentrations on the Aegean Islands |
| title_short | The Influence of Meteorological Parameters on PM<sub>2.5</sub> Concentrations on the Aegean Islands |
| title_sort | influence of meteorological parameters on pm sub 2 5 sub concentrations on the aegean islands |
| topic | air quality particulate Aegean Greece meteorology |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4931/26/1/125 |
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