The characteristics of boundary layer structure during a persistent regional haze event over the central Liaoning city cluster of Northeast China from 16 to 21 December 2016 were investigated based on the measurements...The characteristics of boundary layer structure during a persistent regional haze event over the central Liaoning city cluster of Northeast China from 16 to 21 December 2016 were investigated based on the measurements of particulate matter(PM) concentration and the meteorological data within the atmospheric boundary layer(ABL). During the observational period, the maximum hourly mean PM_(2.5) and PM10 concentrations in Shenyang, Anshan, Fushun, and Benxi ranged from 276 to 355 μg m–3 and from 378 to 442 μg m–3, respectively, and the lowest hourly mean atmospheric visibility(VIS) in different cities ranged from 0.14 to 0.64 km. The central Liaoning city cluster was located in the front of a slowly moving high pressure and was mainly controlled by southerly winds. Wind speed(WS) within the ABL(〈 2 km) decreased significantly and WS at 10-m height mostly remained below 2 m s–1 during the hazy episodes, which was favorable for the accumulation of air pollutants. A potential temperature inversion layer existed throughout the entire ABL during the earlier hazy episode [from 0500 Local Time(LT) 18 December to 1100 LT 19 December], and then a potential temperature inversion layer developed with the bottom gradually decreased from 900 m to 300 m. Such a stable atmospheric stratification further weakened pollutant dispersion. The atmospheric boundary layer height(ABLH) estimated based on potential temperature profiles was mostly lower than 400 m and varied oppositely with PM_(2.5) in Shenyang. In summary, weak winds due to calm synoptic conditions, strong thermal inversion layer, and shallow atmospheric boundary layer contributed to the formation and development of this haze event.The backward trajectory analysis revealed the sources of air masses and explained the different characteristics of the haze episodes in the four cities.展开更多
This study analyzes and compares aerosol properties and meteorological conditions during two air pollution episodes in 19–22(E1) and 25–26(E2) December 2016 in Northeast China. The visibility, particulate matter...This study analyzes and compares aerosol properties and meteorological conditions during two air pollution episodes in 19–22(E1) and 25–26(E2) December 2016 in Northeast China. The visibility, particulate matter(PM) mass concentration, and surface meteorological observations were examined, together with the planetary boundary layer(PBL) properties and vertical profiles of aerosol extinction coefficient and volume depolarization ratio that were measured by a ground-based lidar in Shenyang of Liaoning Province, China during December 2016–January 2017.Results suggest that the low PBL height led to poor pollution dilution in E1, while the high PBL accompanied by low visibility in E2 might have been due to cross-regional and vertical air transmission. The PM mass concentration decreased as the PBL height increased in E1 while these two variables were positively correlated in E2. The enhanced winds in E2 diffused the pollutants and contributed largely to the aerosol transport. Strong temperature inversion in E1 resulted in increased PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations, and the winds in E2 favoured the southwesterly transport of aerosols from the North China Plain into the region surrounding Shenyang. The large extinction coefficient was partially attributed to the local pollution under the low PBL with high ground-surface PM mass concentrations in E1,whereas the cross-regional transport of aerosols within a high PBL and the low PM mass concentration near the ground in E2 were associated with severe aerosol extinction at high altitudes. These results may facilitate better understanding of the vertical distribution of aerosol properties during winter pollution events in Northeast China.展开更多
Atmospheric visibility impairment due to human activities is becoming increasingly significant in metropolitan 8henyang, China. In this study, hourly data of relevant factors throughout the year 2010 in Shenyang were ...Atmospheric visibility impairment due to human activities is becoming increasingly significant in metropolitan 8henyang, China. In this study, hourly data of relevant factors throughout the year 2010 in Shenyang were used to evaluate the local atmospheric extinction properties. The results show that the average coefficient of total extinction and aerosol single-scattering albedo in 2010 were 622.72 Mm^-1 and 0.87, respectively, values that are characteristic of the "municipal pollution type". Visibility is most impaired during winter and especially in January. The coefficient of total extinction exhibits a single daily cycle with a maximum at 5-6 am and a minimum at 3 pm. The mean extinction contributions of the constituents, from high to low, were particle scattering (87.49%), particle absorption, gas absorption, and gas scattering. The extinction contribution of gas molecules was little more than 4.5%, far smaller than that of particles. Scattering by particles was the main contributor to extinction, especially in the morning and around midnight.展开更多
Visibility observed at different altitudes is favorable to understand the causes of air pol-lution.We conducted 4-years of observations of visibility at 2.8 and 60 m and particulate matter(PM)concentrations from 2015 ...Visibility observed at different altitudes is favorable to understand the causes of air pol-lution.We conducted 4-years of observations of visibility at 2.8 and 60 m and particulate matter(PM)concentrations from 2015 to 2018 in Shenyang,a provincial city in Northeast China.The results indicated that visibility increased with the increasing height in winter(especially at night),and decreased with height in summer(especially at the daytime).PM concentration exhibited opposite vertical variation to visibility,reflecting that visibility de-grades with the increase of aerosol concentration in the air.The radiosonde meteorological data showed that weak turbulence in the planetary boundary layer(PBL)in winter favored aerosols'accumulation near the surface.Whereas in summer,unstable atmospheric con-ditions,upper-level moister environment,and regional transport of air pollutants resulted in the deterioration of upper-level visibility.Inter-annual variation in the two-level visibility indicated that the upper-level visibility improved more significantly than low-level visibil-ity,much likely due to the reduction in emission of elevated point sources in Shenyang.Our study suggested that strengthening the control of surface non-point emissions is a promis-ing control strategy to improve Shenyang air quality.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2016YFC0203304)Science and Technology Research Project(Doctoral Research Special Fund)of Liaoning Meteorological Office(D201603)+3 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(41375146 and41605081)China Meteorological Administration Special Public Welfare Research Fund(GYHY201406031)Basic Research Funds of Central Public Welfare Research Institutes(2016SYIAEZD3)China Meteorological Administration Special Funds for Core Business Development(CMAHX20160306)
文摘The characteristics of boundary layer structure during a persistent regional haze event over the central Liaoning city cluster of Northeast China from 16 to 21 December 2016 were investigated based on the measurements of particulate matter(PM) concentration and the meteorological data within the atmospheric boundary layer(ABL). During the observational period, the maximum hourly mean PM_(2.5) and PM10 concentrations in Shenyang, Anshan, Fushun, and Benxi ranged from 276 to 355 μg m–3 and from 378 to 442 μg m–3, respectively, and the lowest hourly mean atmospheric visibility(VIS) in different cities ranged from 0.14 to 0.64 km. The central Liaoning city cluster was located in the front of a slowly moving high pressure and was mainly controlled by southerly winds. Wind speed(WS) within the ABL(〈 2 km) decreased significantly and WS at 10-m height mostly remained below 2 m s–1 during the hazy episodes, which was favorable for the accumulation of air pollutants. A potential temperature inversion layer existed throughout the entire ABL during the earlier hazy episode [from 0500 Local Time(LT) 18 December to 1100 LT 19 December], and then a potential temperature inversion layer developed with the bottom gradually decreased from 900 m to 300 m. Such a stable atmospheric stratification further weakened pollutant dispersion. The atmospheric boundary layer height(ABLH) estimated based on potential temperature profiles was mostly lower than 400 m and varied oppositely with PM_(2.5) in Shenyang. In summary, weak winds due to calm synoptic conditions, strong thermal inversion layer, and shallow atmospheric boundary layer contributed to the formation and development of this haze event.The backward trajectory analysis revealed the sources of air masses and explained the different characteristics of the haze episodes in the four cities.
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFC0203304 and 2016YFA0601901)National Natural Science Foundation of China(41605112,41590874,41375153,and 41375146)+2 种基金Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences Basic Research Fund(2017Z011,2016Z001,and 2014R17)Climate Change Special Fund of China Meteorological Administration(CCSF201504)Special Project for Doctoral Research of Liaoning Provincial Meteorological Bureau(D201501)
文摘This study analyzes and compares aerosol properties and meteorological conditions during two air pollution episodes in 19–22(E1) and 25–26(E2) December 2016 in Northeast China. The visibility, particulate matter(PM) mass concentration, and surface meteorological observations were examined, together with the planetary boundary layer(PBL) properties and vertical profiles of aerosol extinction coefficient and volume depolarization ratio that were measured by a ground-based lidar in Shenyang of Liaoning Province, China during December 2016–January 2017.Results suggest that the low PBL height led to poor pollution dilution in E1, while the high PBL accompanied by low visibility in E2 might have been due to cross-regional and vertical air transmission. The PM mass concentration decreased as the PBL height increased in E1 while these two variables were positively correlated in E2. The enhanced winds in E2 diffused the pollutants and contributed largely to the aerosol transport. Strong temperature inversion in E1 resulted in increased PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations, and the winds in E2 favoured the southwesterly transport of aerosols from the North China Plain into the region surrounding Shenyang. The large extinction coefficient was partially attributed to the local pollution under the low PBL with high ground-surface PM mass concentrations in E1,whereas the cross-regional transport of aerosols within a high PBL and the low PM mass concentration near the ground in E2 were associated with severe aerosol extinction at high altitudes. These results may facilitate better understanding of the vertical distribution of aerosol properties during winter pollution events in Northeast China.
基金financially supported by the Basic Research and Service Fund Item of IAE(No.2013IAE-CMA05)the Integration and Application Item of Meteorological Key Technologies(No. CMAGJ2014M12)+3 种基金the National Science and Technology Pillar Program(No.2014BAC16B04)the Liaoning Province Key Technologies Program of China(No.2013229031)the Public Welfare Professional Item(Meteorology)(Nos.GYHY201406031 and 201206002)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.40705037, 41375146,and 31270480)
文摘Atmospheric visibility impairment due to human activities is becoming increasingly significant in metropolitan 8henyang, China. In this study, hourly data of relevant factors throughout the year 2010 in Shenyang were used to evaluate the local atmospheric extinction properties. The results show that the average coefficient of total extinction and aerosol single-scattering albedo in 2010 were 622.72 Mm^-1 and 0.87, respectively, values that are characteristic of the "municipal pollution type". Visibility is most impaired during winter and especially in January. The coefficient of total extinction exhibits a single daily cycle with a maximum at 5-6 am and a minimum at 3 pm. The mean extinction contributions of the constituents, from high to low, were particle scattering (87.49%), particle absorption, gas absorption, and gas scattering. The extinction contribution of gas molecules was little more than 4.5%, far smaller than that of particles. Scattering by particles was the main contributor to extinction, especially in the morning and around midnight.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41730647)the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(No.2020-MS-350)+3 种基金the Science&Technology Project of Liaoning Province(No.2019JH8/10300095)the Key Program of Science Foundation of Liaoning Meteorological Office(Nos.201904,D202101)the Basic Research Funds of Central Public Welfare Research Institutes(Nos.2018SYIAEZD4,2020SYIAEZD1)the Open Project of Shangdianzi National Atmosphere Background Station(No.SDZ2020620)
文摘Visibility observed at different altitudes is favorable to understand the causes of air pol-lution.We conducted 4-years of observations of visibility at 2.8 and 60 m and particulate matter(PM)concentrations from 2015 to 2018 in Shenyang,a provincial city in Northeast China.The results indicated that visibility increased with the increasing height in winter(especially at night),and decreased with height in summer(especially at the daytime).PM concentration exhibited opposite vertical variation to visibility,reflecting that visibility de-grades with the increase of aerosol concentration in the air.The radiosonde meteorological data showed that weak turbulence in the planetary boundary layer(PBL)in winter favored aerosols'accumulation near the surface.Whereas in summer,unstable atmospheric con-ditions,upper-level moister environment,and regional transport of air pollutants resulted in the deterioration of upper-level visibility.Inter-annual variation in the two-level visibility indicated that the upper-level visibility improved more significantly than low-level visibil-ity,much likely due to the reduction in emission of elevated point sources in Shenyang.Our study suggested that strengthening the control of surface non-point emissions is a promis-ing control strategy to improve Shenyang air quality.