Estimation of the PM2.5 Pollution Levels in Beijing Based on Nighttime Light Data from the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program-Operational Linescan System
Nighttime light data record the artificial light on the Earth’s surface and can be used to estimate the degree of pollution associated with particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 2.5 μm (PM2.5) in the ground-level atmosphere. This study proposes a simple method for monitoring P...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-05-01
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| Series: | Atmosphere |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/6/5/607 |