Emission controls versus meteorological conditions in determining aerosol concentrations in Beijing during the 2008 Olympic Games

A series of emission control measures were undertaken in Beijing and the adjacent provinces in China during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on 8–24 August 2008. This provides a unique opportunity for investigating the effectiveness of emission controls on air pollution in Beijing. We conducted a seri...

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Main Authors: Y. Gao, X. Liu, C. Zhao, M. Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2011-12-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/11/12437/2011/acp-11-12437-2011.pdf