Air pollution in the Krusne Hory region, Czech Republic during the 1990s

Bridgman, H. A., Davies, T. D., Jickells, T., Hunova, I., Tovey, K., Bridges, K. and Surapipith, V. (2002) Air pollution in the Krusne Hory region, Czech Republic during the 1990s. Atmospheric Environment, 36 (21). pp. 3375-3389.

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Abstract

Emissions from the Black Triangle Region were considered to be the major source of air pollution problems in Europe during the 1990s. This discussion reviews the changes in emissions and pollution concentrations in the Krusne Hory Region (Czech Republic) in the winter half of the year during most of the past decade, and describes the relationships with meteorology. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is used as the example pollutant. The results show a decrease in pollution concentrations since 1996, as air pollution control and management strategies for important point sources take effect. The winter of 1995-1996 was especially harsh in the number of pollution episodes. Correlations between SO2 and meteorological parameters are inconsistent. Wind direction provides the best relationship at monitoring stations along the Krusne Hory Plateau, with wind speed and temperature more variable depending on month and location. For the valley stations, higher SO2 concentrations are strongly related to colder temperatures, higher relative humidities, and lower wind speeds. A case study during the winter of 1995-1996 (November 9-15) illustrated the importance of synoptic high pressure and a low-level inversion in minimizing plume dispersion from point sources. Specific sources of SO2 affecting each station could thus be identified.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Science > School of Environmental Sciences University of East Anglia Research Groups/Centres > Theme - ClimateUEA
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Climatic Research Unit Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Centre for Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences University of East Anglia Schools > Faculty of Science > Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research Faculty of Science > Research Centres > Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
Depositing User:	Rosie Cullington
Date Deposited:	13 Jun 2011 09:21
Last Modified:	24 Sep 2024 10:15
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/32293
DOI:	10.1016/S1352-2310(02)00317-5

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