Spatiotemporal Variations of Particulate Matter in Tirana

• Autorzy: Hysenaj Medjon , Duraj Siditë

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.12911/22998993/143286

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Air pollution regards all chains of environmental prospective. As an actualized and future issue we concentrate our efforts to set a frame on major air pollutants and their relation. The period of study rely on 15 year time interval (2012-2016) and the geographical area is focused on data retrieved from the capital, Tirana. We canalize our investigation mainly on inhalable particle and their behavior toward other particles. The goal is to establish PM₁₀ (Particulate Matter with a diameter < 10 μm) trend based on significant associations. We develop the analytical process due to air pollution numbers which turn to be of considerable concern in the country. PM₁₀ and Total Suspended Particulate Matter (TSPM) have different diameter but reflect the same trend line. They show strong positive correlation value with O₃ and SO₂ (r > 0.75). NO₂ particles seem to be less (r < 0.25) involved in this interaction. AQI (Air Quality Index) is fully depended (r > 0.92) on PM₁₀ behavior. We test also socioeconomic and meteorological parameters that produce interesting results. IDW (Inverse Distance Weight) interpolation maps resume the geographical dispersion of PM₁₀ values. The reductive emission index retrieved from Euro standard transition for vehicle fleet develops a new situation. We generate potentially future values of PM₁₀ emission. Predictive scenario is created, interpolation maps are the backbone of this methodology.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

interpolation; PM10; GIS; TSPM; air quality; relationship

• Wydawca: Polskie Towarzystwo Inżynierii Ekologicznej ; Lublin University of Technology
• Czasopismo: Journal of Ecological Engineering
• Rocznik: 2021
• Tom: Vol. 22, nr 11
• Strony: 209--214
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 18 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Hysenaj Medjon

• University of Shkodër, Sheshi 2 Prilli 24, Shkodër, Albania

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6965-5692

autor

Duraj Siditë

• University of Shkodër, Sheshi 2 Prilli 24, Shkodër, Albania

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