Modelling of combined aerosol and photooxidant processes in the Mediterranean
area
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Λαζαριδης Μιχαλης
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Flatoy ,F
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Ždímal, Václav, 1965-
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Drossinos, Ioannis
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Varinou,M
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Lazaridis Michalis
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Spiridaki,A
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Svendby ,T
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Smolík, Josef, 1922-2009
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Πολυτεχνείο Κρήτης
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Technical University of Crete
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The combined UAM-AERO/RAMS modeling system has been applied to study the dynamics
of photochemical gaseous species and particulate matter processes in the eastern Mediterranean
area between the Greek mainland and the island of Crete. In particular, the modeling system
is applied to simulate atmospheric conditions for two periods, i.e., 13–16 July 2000 and 26–30
July 2000. The spatial and temporal distributions of both gaseous and particulate matter pollutants
have been extensively studied together with the identification of major emission sources in the area.
New pre-processors were developed for the UAM-AERO model for evaluating detailed emission
inventories for biogenic compounds, resuspended dust and sea salt. Comparison of the modeling
results with measured data was performed and satisfactory agreement was found for a number of
gaseous species. However, the model underestimates the PM10 measured concentrations during summer.
This is mainly due to the considerable underestimation of particulate matter emissions and in
particular dust resuspension, the effect of forest fire emissions and the contribution of Saharan dust
episodes.
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