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The Influence of Synoptic-Scale Wind Patterns on Column-Integrated Nitrogen Dioxide, Ground-Level Ozone, and the Development of Sea-Breeze Circulations in the New York City Metropolitan Area
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2023
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Source: Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, 62(6), 645-655
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Journal Title:Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology
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Description:The continually changing atmospheric conditions over densely populated coastal urban regions make it challenging to produce models that accurately capture the complex interactions of anthropogenic and environmental emissions, chemical reactions, and unique meteorological processes, such as sea- and land-breeze circulations. The purpose of this study is to determine and identify the influence of synoptic-scale wind patterns on the development of local-scale sea-breeze circulations and air quality over the New York City (NYC), New York, metropolitan area. This study utilizes column-integrated nitrogen dioxide observations made during the Long Island Sound Tropospheric Ozone Study (LISTOS) field campaign, ground-level ozone observations, the HRRR numerical weather prediction model, and trajectory model simulations using the NOAA HYSPLIT model. A cluster analysis within the HYSPLIT modeling system was performed to determine that there were six unique synoptic-scale transport pathways for NYC. Stagnant conditions or weak transport out of the northwest resulted in the worst air quality for NYC. Weak synoptic-scale forcings associated with these conditions allowed for local-scale sea-breeze circulations to develop, resulting in air pollution being able to recirculate and mix with freshly emitted pollutants.
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Source:Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, 62(6), 645-655
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ISSN:1558-8424;1558-8432;
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