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Schäfer, K.* ; Emeis, S.* ; Schrader, S.* ; Torok, S.* ; Alfoldy, B.* ; Osan, J.* ; Pitz, M. ; Munkel, C.* ; Cyrys, J. ; Peters, A. ; Sarigiannis, D.* ; Suppan, P.*

A measurement based analysis of the spatial distribution, temporal variation and chemical composition of particulate matter in Munich and Augsburg.

Meteorol. Z. 20, 47-57 (2011)
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The objective of the studies presented in this paper is to present an analysis of spatial distribution and temporal variation of particulate matter in Munich and Augsburg, Germany, and to identify and discuss the factors determining the aerosol pollution in both areas. Surface-based in-situ and remote sensing measurements of particle mass and particle size distribution have been performed in, around, and above the two cities. Two measurement campaigns were conducted in Munich, one in late spring and one in winter 2003. Another campaign has been on-going in Augsburg since 2004. Spatial and temporal variations are analyzed from this data (PM10, PM2.5 and PM1). There are higher particle mass concentrations at the urban site than at the surrounding rural sites, especially in winter. No significant difference in the major ionic composition of the particles between the urban and the rural site was detected. This is considered to be related to the spatial distribution of secondary inorganic aerosol that is more homogeneous than aerosol resulting from other sources like traffic or urban releases in general. During the measurement campaigns mixing layer heights were determined continuously by remote sensing (SODAR, ceilometer, RASS). Significant dependence of particle size distribution and particle mass concentration on mixing layer height was found. This finding paves the way to new applications of satellite remote sensing products.
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Publication type Article: Journal article
Document type Scientific Article
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Keywords mixing-layer height; aerosol optical depth; air-pollution; boundary-layer; background sites; urban area; variability; germany; health; quality
ISSN (print) / ISBN 0941-2948
e-ISSN 1610-1227
Journal Meteorologische Zeitschrift
Quellenangaben Volume: 20, Issue: 1, Pages: 47-57 Article Number: , Supplement: ,
Publisher Schweizerbart
Publishing Place Stuttgart
Non-patent literature Publications
Reviewing status Peer reviewed
Institute(s) Institute of Epidemiology II (EPI2)