A comprehensive high-resolution gridded emission inventory of anthropogenic sources of air pollutants in Indian megacity Kolkata
Abstract In this study, we present a first-ever effort made to develop an ultra-high-resolution gridded emission inventory (i.e. ~ 0.4 km × ~ 0.4 km) for the Indian megacity Kolkata. As the rising demand for fossil fuels based energy along with the spread of urban corridors have forced the anthropo...
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| description | Abstract In this study, we present a first-ever effort made to develop an ultra-high-resolution gridded emission inventory (i.e. ~ 0.4 km × ~ 0.4 km) for the Indian megacity Kolkata. As the rising demand for fossil fuels based energy along with the spread of urban corridors have forced the anthropogenic activities to a mounting level, therefore determining the sources responsible is of paramount importance. This has worsened not only the regional air quality but also has an indirect effect on the global air quality. The spatial and temporal variation of the source requires an accurate estimation of the surface emission which is the most essential parameter to study the air quality, that positively has been fulfilled in this study. The annual emission for 2020 is calculated to be 37.2 Gg/yr of PM2.5, 61.4 Gg/yr of PM10, 222.6 Gg/yr of CO, 131.3 Gg/yr of NOx, 60.3 Gg/yr of SO2, 120.4 Gg/yr of VOC, 9.5 Gg/yr of BC and 16.8 Gg/yr of OC that prevails in the toxic air of megacity Kolkata. The present surface chemistry dataset will be the first line of detailed information regarding emission hotspots in the megacity that could be used as important tool for clean air mitigation strategies, input into the air quality modeling study to tackle environmental issues, and public health. Article Highlights Identification of sources of pollutants through spatially resolved high-resolution inventory in megacity Kolkata. Unlike transport and industrial sector, municipal solid waste burning has emerged as another big source. Present information is vital for policy making to mitigate air quality issues and modeling studies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-92efb816d43840bfac3928123f108c952022-12-21T21:10:44ZengSpringerSN Applied Sciences2523-39632523-39712022-03-014411710.1007/s42452-022-05001-3A comprehensive high-resolution gridded emission inventory of anthropogenic sources of air pollutants in Indian megacity KolkataPoonam Mangaraj0Saroj Kumar Sahu1Gufran Beig2Ravi Yadav3Environmental Science, Department of Botany, Utkal UniversityEnvironmental Science, Department of Botany, Utkal UniversityNational Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) CampusMinistry of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Tropical MeteorologyAbstract In this study, we present a first-ever effort made to develop an ultra-high-resolution gridded emission inventory (i.e. ~ 0.4 km × ~ 0.4 km) for the Indian megacity Kolkata. As the rising demand for fossil fuels based energy along with the spread of urban corridors have forced the anthropogenic activities to a mounting level, therefore determining the sources responsible is of paramount importance. This has worsened not only the regional air quality but also has an indirect effect on the global air quality. The spatial and temporal variation of the source requires an accurate estimation of the surface emission which is the most essential parameter to study the air quality, that positively has been fulfilled in this study. The annual emission for 2020 is calculated to be 37.2 Gg/yr of PM2.5, 61.4 Gg/yr of PM10, 222.6 Gg/yr of CO, 131.3 Gg/yr of NOx, 60.3 Gg/yr of SO2, 120.4 Gg/yr of VOC, 9.5 Gg/yr of BC and 16.8 Gg/yr of OC that prevails in the toxic air of megacity Kolkata. The present surface chemistry dataset will be the first line of detailed information regarding emission hotspots in the megacity that could be used as important tool for clean air mitigation strategies, input into the air quality modeling study to tackle environmental issues, and public health. Article Highlights Identification of sources of pollutants through spatially resolved high-resolution inventory in megacity Kolkata. Unlike transport and industrial sector, municipal solid waste burning has emerged as another big source. Present information is vital for policy making to mitigate air quality issues and modeling studies.https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-022-05001-3Anthropogenic sourcesEmission inventoryMegacityAir quality |
| spellingShingle | Poonam Mangaraj Saroj Kumar Sahu Gufran Beig Ravi Yadav A comprehensive high-resolution gridded emission inventory of anthropogenic sources of air pollutants in Indian megacity Kolkata SN Applied Sciences Anthropogenic sources Emission inventory Megacity Air quality |
| title | A comprehensive high-resolution gridded emission inventory of anthropogenic sources of air pollutants in Indian megacity Kolkata |
| title_full | A comprehensive high-resolution gridded emission inventory of anthropogenic sources of air pollutants in Indian megacity Kolkata |
| title_fullStr | A comprehensive high-resolution gridded emission inventory of anthropogenic sources of air pollutants in Indian megacity Kolkata |
| title_full_unstemmed | A comprehensive high-resolution gridded emission inventory of anthropogenic sources of air pollutants in Indian megacity Kolkata |
| title_short | A comprehensive high-resolution gridded emission inventory of anthropogenic sources of air pollutants in Indian megacity Kolkata |
| title_sort | comprehensive high resolution gridded emission inventory of anthropogenic sources of air pollutants in indian megacity kolkata |
| topic | Anthropogenic sources Emission inventory Megacity Air quality |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-022-05001-3 |
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