Comparison of Methodologies for Assessing Desert Dust Contribution to Regional PM10 and PM2.5 Levels: A One-Year Study Over Portugal

Comparison of Methodologies for Assessing Desert Dust Contribution to Regional PM10 and PM2.5 Levels: A One-Year Study Over Portugal

Desert dust outbreaks may affect air quality. This study estimates the importance of African dust contribution to the PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations observed in rural regional background sites in Portugal. Desert dust contribution is evaluated by two different approaches: A measurement-approach metho...

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Main Authors: Carla Gama, Casimiro Pio, Alexandra Monteiro, Michael Russo, Ana Patrícia Fernandes, Carlos Borrego, José María Baldasano, Oxana Tchepel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Atmosphere
Subjects:
desert dust
particulate matter
portugal
air quality
chimere
monthly moving 40th percentile
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/11/2/134

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