Aerosol optical properties from August 2006 to July 2007 were obtained from ground-based and sky radiance measurements in Semi- Arid Climate and Environment Observatory of Lanzhou University （SACOL）, China. High aer...Aerosol optical properties from August 2006 to July 2007 were obtained from ground-based and sky radiance measurements in Semi- Arid Climate and Environment Observatory of Lanzhou University （SACOL）, China. High aerosol optical thickness （AOT） associated with low .Angstrom exponent （α） was mainly observed in spring, which was consistent with the seasonal dust production from Hexi Corridor. The maximum monthly average value of AOT 0.56 occurred in March of 2007, which was two times larger than the minimum value of 0.28 in October of 2006. Approximately 60% of the AOT ranged between 0.3 and 0.5, and nearly 93% ofα value varied from 0.1 to 0.8, which occurred in spring. The significant correlation between aerosol properties and water vapor content was not observed. The aerosol volume size distribution can be characterized by the bimodal logarithm normal structure： fine mode （r 〈 0.6 μm） and coarse mode （r 〉 0.6 μm）. Aerosols in spring of SACOL were dominated by large particles with the volume concentration ratio of coarse to fine modes being 7.85. The average values of asymmetry factor （g） in the wavelength range 440-1020 nm were found to be 0.71, 0.67, 0.67 and 0.69 in spring, summer, autumn and winter, respectively.展开更多
In order to understand the seasonal variation of aerosol optical properties in the Yangtze River Delta,5 years of measurements were conducted during September 2005 to December 2009 at Taihu,China.The monthly averages ...In order to understand the seasonal variation of aerosol optical properties in the Yangtze River Delta,5 years of measurements were conducted during September 2005 to December 2009 at Taihu,China.The monthly averages of aerosol optical depth were commonly 0.6;the maximum seasonal average（0.93） occurred in summer.The magnitude of the Angstr¨om exponent was found to be high throughout the year;the highest values occurred in autumn（1.33） and were the lowest in spring（1.08）.The fine modes of volume size distribution showed the maxima（peaks） at a radius of ～0.15 μm in spring,autumn,and winter;at a radius of ～0.22 μm in summer.The coarse modes showed the maxima（peaks） at a radius of 2.9 μm in spring,summer,and autumn and at a radius of 3.8 μm in winter.The averages of single-scattering albedo were 0.92（spring）,0.92（summer）,0.91（autumn）,and 0.88（winter）.The averages of asymmetry factor were found to be larger in summer than during other seasons;they were taken as 0.66 at 440-1020 nm over Taihu.The real part of the refractive index showed a weak seasonal variation,with averages of 1.48（spring）,1.43（summer）,1.45（autumn）,and 1.48（winter）.The imaginary parts of the refractive index were higher in winter（0.013） than in spring（0.0076）,summer（0.0092）,and autumn（0.0091）,indicating that the atmosphere in the winter had higher absorbtivity.展开更多
Based on online observations of fine particulate matter(PM2.5) for five consecutive years from January 2013 to December 2017 in Beijing, combined with simultaneous measurement of gaseous precursors and meteorological ...Based on online observations of fine particulate matter(PM2.5) for five consecutive years from January 2013 to December 2017 in Beijing, combined with simultaneous measurement of gaseous precursors and meteorological parameters, the evolution and meteorological causes of fineparticle explosive growth(FPEG) events were analyzed. During the 5-year observation period,132 FPEG events were observed and these events were further divided into three types(3-, 6-, and 9-h events) according to their evolution duration. The majority of FPEG events were observed in winter under the conditions of higher gas precursor concentrations and unfavorable meteorological conditions. The average concentration of PM2.5 during winter FPEG events changed little from 2013 to 2016, whereas it decreased significantly in 2017, in accordance with the similar variation of gaseous species(SO2, NO2, and CO). In addition, the higher wind speeds and lowest relative humidity observed in 2017 were also conducive to the decrease in PM2.5. The evolutions of FPEG events and normal haze episodes were analyzed, revealing that the rate of increase in NO2 was much greater than that of SO2, suggesting more of a contribution from mobile sources than stationary sources. The polar Plot results suggest that the transportation from the southeast area of Beijing plays a major role in the formation of 3-h events, whereas local emissions is the main contributory factor for 9-h events and normal haze episodes. However, further quantitative analysis regarding the contributions of these factors is still needed.展开更多
The widespread distribution of river sand-harvesting activities continues to degrade river water quality and the surrounding riverine environments. This study determined practical effects of sand-harvesting on two riv...The widespread distribution of river sand-harvesting activities continues to degrade river water quality and the surrounding riverine environments. This study determined practical effects of sand-harvesting on two rivers in Kakamega County Kenya. Water samples were tested for turbidity and total suspended solids (TSS). For riparian soils, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), pH, organic carbon (OC), moisture content and textural class were determined on composite samples obtained from the field. Two control sites not affected by sand-harvesting were also used for comparison. Results indicate TSS concentrations increased during the rainy season when sand-harvesting was occurring, with significant differences between the control and sand-harvesting sample groups. Between seasons—dry and wet—in natural circumstances, the riparian soil moisture and phosphorus contents increased significantly. The study shows that river sand-harvesting degrades the aesthetic value of riparian areas, and makes rivers prone to bank erosion, and silt. This increases river water turbidity. The study concludes that sand-harvesting does not directly affect the riparian soil moisture content, total N, P, pH, OC or textural class, but reduces productivity of riparian land and puts the riverine ecosystems at risk.展开更多
A heavy haze episode caused by agricultural burning occurred in Nanjing from November 7 to November 8, 2009. PM10 samples were collected on normal and hazy days from November I to November 14, 2009 at both city and su...A heavy haze episode caused by agricultural burning occurred in Nanjing from November 7 to November 8, 2009. PM10 samples were collected on normal and hazy days from November I to November 14, 2009 at both city and suburban sites of Nanjing. Sixteen PAHs were measured during the day and at night. The results show that the concentrations of the particles were as high as 579.55 and 573.43 μg/m^3 during the haze episode at the city and suburban sites, respectively, 3-4 times higher than those on a normal day. The proportions of fine particles during the haze episode were also higher than those on a normal day. The changes in the concentrations of PAHs were in accordance with the concentrations of the particles. High- molecular-weight PAHs composed approximately 80% of the total PAHs on normal days and during the haze episode. The concentration of PAHs in fine fractions significantly increased during the haze episode, and this increase was most obvious at night at the city site, The proportion of total carcinogenic PAHs in fine particles was relatively high during the haze episode at both sampling sites, particularly at night at the city site.展开更多
The authors present an analysis of different charge transfer modes during upward negative flashes.The analysis includes a total number of 94 pulses that occurred during two upward negative flashes recorded at the S...The authors present an analysis of different charge transfer modes during upward negative flashes.The analysis includes a total number of 94 pulses that occurred during two upward negative flashes recorded at the Säntis Tower.The pulses included 59 mixed-mode(MM)initial continuous current(ICC)pulses,17 M-component-type ICC(M-ICC)pulses,8 returnstroke pulses,and 10 classical M-component(MC)pulses.It is found that the initial stage of the flash is responsible for the largest share of the total charge transferred to the ground.Simulation results for the electric fields associated with the considered charge transfer modes are presented and discussed.Return stroke(RS)and MM pulses were simulated adopting the MTLE model,while MCs and M-ICC pulses were simulated using the guided wave model of Rakov et al.The simulated results are shown to be in good agreement with simultaneous records of electric fields measured at a distance of 15 km from the Säntis Tower.The inferred velocities for MCs and M-ICC pulses range from 2.0×10^(7) to 9.0×10^(7) m/s,and the corresponding junction point heights range from 1.0 to 2.0 km.The inferred pulse velocities for RSs and MM pulses range from 1.3×10^(8) to 1.65×10^(8) m/s.The inferred current attenuation constants of the MTLE model obtained in this study range from 0.3 to 0.8 km,lower than the value of 2 km previously suggested for RSs in downward flashes.The obtained results support the assumption that the mode of charge transfer to the ground giving rise to MM pulses is similar to that of RSs.The results are also in support of the generally assumed similarity between M-ICC pulses and classical MCs.展开更多
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program (973) of China (No. 2006CB403706)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.40875078)+2 种基金the Key Basic Research Program of Natural Science for University of Jiangsu (No. 08KJA170002)the Key Laboratory of Meteorological Disaster of Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Information Scienceand Technology (No. KLME20060302, KLME060209,KLME0907)the Shanghai Tongji Gao Tingyao Environmental Science & Technology Development Foundation
文摘Aerosol optical properties from August 2006 to July 2007 were obtained from ground-based and sky radiance measurements in Semi- Arid Climate and Environment Observatory of Lanzhou University （SACOL）, China. High aerosol optical thickness （AOT） associated with low .Angstrom exponent （α） was mainly observed in spring, which was consistent with the seasonal dust production from Hexi Corridor. The maximum monthly average value of AOT 0.56 occurred in March of 2007, which was two times larger than the minimum value of 0.28 in October of 2006. Approximately 60% of the AOT ranged between 0.3 and 0.5, and nearly 93% ofα value varied from 0.1 to 0.8, which occurred in spring. The significant correlation between aerosol properties and water vapor content was not observed. The aerosol volume size distribution can be characterized by the bimodal logarithm normal structure： fine mode （r 〈 0.6 μm） and coarse mode （r 〉 0.6 μm）. Aerosols in spring of SACOL were dominated by large particles with the volume concentration ratio of coarse to fine modes being 7.85. The average values of asymmetry factor （g） in the wavelength range 440-1020 nm were found to be 0.71, 0.67, 0.67 and 0.69 in spring, summer, autumn and winter, respectively.
基金supported by a grant from the National Basic Research Program of China (also called 973 Program,Grant No.2009CB426313)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 41005089,41030962 and 40875015)+1 种基金the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China (Grant No. 20103228120004)the Natural Science Foundation of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China (Nos. 08KJA170002 and 10KJB170009),a project funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions
文摘In order to understand the seasonal variation of aerosol optical properties in the Yangtze River Delta,5 years of measurements were conducted during September 2005 to December 2009 at Taihu,China.The monthly averages of aerosol optical depth were commonly 0.6;the maximum seasonal average（0.93） occurred in summer.The magnitude of the Angstr¨om exponent was found to be high throughout the year;the highest values occurred in autumn（1.33） and were the lowest in spring（1.08）.The fine modes of volume size distribution showed the maxima（peaks） at a radius of ～0.15 μm in spring,autumn,and winter;at a radius of ～0.22 μm in summer.The coarse modes showed the maxima（peaks） at a radius of 2.9 μm in spring,summer,and autumn and at a radius of 3.8 μm in winter.The averages of single-scattering albedo were 0.92（spring）,0.92（summer）,0.91（autumn）,and 0.88（winter）.The averages of asymmetry factor were found to be larger in summer than during other seasons;they were taken as 0.66 at 440-1020 nm over Taihu.The real part of the refractive index showed a weak seasonal variation,with averages of 1.48（spring）,1.43（summer）,1.45（autumn）,and 1.48（winter）.The imaginary parts of the refractive index were higher in winter（0.013） than in spring（0.0076）,summer（0.0092）,and autumn（0.0091）,indicating that the atmosphere in the winter had higher absorbtivity.
基金This study was supported by The Ministry of Science and Technology of the people's Republic of China:[Grant Numbers 2017YFC0210000 and 2016YFC0202700]the National Natural Science Foundation of China:[Grant Number 41705110].
文摘Based on online observations of fine particulate matter(PM2.5) for five consecutive years from January 2013 to December 2017 in Beijing, combined with simultaneous measurement of gaseous precursors and meteorological parameters, the evolution and meteorological causes of fineparticle explosive growth(FPEG) events were analyzed. During the 5-year observation period,132 FPEG events were observed and these events were further divided into three types(3-, 6-, and 9-h events) according to their evolution duration. The majority of FPEG events were observed in winter under the conditions of higher gas precursor concentrations and unfavorable meteorological conditions. The average concentration of PM2.5 during winter FPEG events changed little from 2013 to 2016, whereas it decreased significantly in 2017, in accordance with the similar variation of gaseous species(SO2, NO2, and CO). In addition, the higher wind speeds and lowest relative humidity observed in 2017 were also conducive to the decrease in PM2.5. The evolutions of FPEG events and normal haze episodes were analyzed, revealing that the rate of increase in NO2 was much greater than that of SO2, suggesting more of a contribution from mobile sources than stationary sources. The polar Plot results suggest that the transportation from the southeast area of Beijing plays a major role in the formation of 3-h events, whereas local emissions is the main contributory factor for 9-h events and normal haze episodes. However, further quantitative analysis regarding the contributions of these factors is still needed.
文摘The widespread distribution of river sand-harvesting activities continues to degrade river water quality and the surrounding riverine environments. This study determined practical effects of sand-harvesting on two rivers in Kakamega County Kenya. Water samples were tested for turbidity and total suspended solids (TSS). For riparian soils, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), pH, organic carbon (OC), moisture content and textural class were determined on composite samples obtained from the field. Two control sites not affected by sand-harvesting were also used for comparison. Results indicate TSS concentrations increased during the rainy season when sand-harvesting was occurring, with significant differences between the control and sand-harvesting sample groups. Between seasons—dry and wet—in natural circumstances, the riparian soil moisture and phosphorus contents increased significantly. The study shows that river sand-harvesting degrades the aesthetic value of riparian areas, and makes rivers prone to bank erosion, and silt. This increases river water turbidity. The study concludes that sand-harvesting does not directly affect the riparian soil moisture content, total N, P, pH, OC or textural class, but reduces productivity of riparian land and puts the riverine ecosystems at risk.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41275151,41375138 and 71341029)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)
文摘A heavy haze episode caused by agricultural burning occurred in Nanjing from November 7 to November 8, 2009. PM10 samples were collected on normal and hazy days from November I to November 14, 2009 at both city and suburban sites of Nanjing. Sixteen PAHs were measured during the day and at night. The results show that the concentrations of the particles were as high as 579.55 and 573.43 μg/m^3 during the haze episode at the city and suburban sites, respectively, 3-4 times higher than those on a normal day. The proportions of fine particles during the haze episode were also higher than those on a normal day. The changes in the concentrations of PAHs were in accordance with the concentrations of the particles. High- molecular-weight PAHs composed approximately 80% of the total PAHs on normal days and during the haze episode. The concentration of PAHs in fine fractions significantly increased during the haze episode, and this increase was most obvious at night at the city site, The proportion of total carcinogenic PAHs in fine particles was relatively high during the haze episode at both sampling sites, particularly at night at the city site.
基金Financial supports from the Swiss National Science Foundation(Project No.200021_147058)the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme(grant agreement.no 737033-LLR)are acknowledged.It is also supported by the China Scholarship Council(CSC).
文摘The authors present an analysis of different charge transfer modes during upward negative flashes.The analysis includes a total number of 94 pulses that occurred during two upward negative flashes recorded at the Säntis Tower.The pulses included 59 mixed-mode(MM)initial continuous current(ICC)pulses,17 M-component-type ICC(M-ICC)pulses,8 returnstroke pulses,and 10 classical M-component(MC)pulses.It is found that the initial stage of the flash is responsible for the largest share of the total charge transferred to the ground.Simulation results for the electric fields associated with the considered charge transfer modes are presented and discussed.Return stroke(RS)and MM pulses were simulated adopting the MTLE model,while MCs and M-ICC pulses were simulated using the guided wave model of Rakov et al.The simulated results are shown to be in good agreement with simultaneous records of electric fields measured at a distance of 15 km from the Säntis Tower.The inferred velocities for MCs and M-ICC pulses range from 2.0×10^(7) to 9.0×10^(7) m/s,and the corresponding junction point heights range from 1.0 to 2.0 km.The inferred pulse velocities for RSs and MM pulses range from 1.3×10^(8) to 1.65×10^(8) m/s.The inferred current attenuation constants of the MTLE model obtained in this study range from 0.3 to 0.8 km,lower than the value of 2 km previously suggested for RSs in downward flashes.The obtained results support the assumption that the mode of charge transfer to the ground giving rise to MM pulses is similar to that of RSs.The results are also in support of the generally assumed similarity between M-ICC pulses and classical MCs.
