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Seasonal patterns of Saharan dust over Cape Verde : a combined approach using observations and modelling
dc.contributor.author | Gama, Carla |
dc.contributor.author | Tchepel, Oxana |
dc.contributor.author | Baldasano Recio, José María |
dc.contributor.author | Basart Alpuente, Sara |
dc.contributor.author | Ferreira, Joana |
dc.contributor.author | Pio, Casimiro |
dc.contributor.author | Cardoso, Joao |
dc.contributor.author | Borrego, Carlos |
dc.contributor.other | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament de Projectes d'Enginyeria |
dc.date.accessioned | 2015-05-18T18:15:53Z |
dc.date.available | 2015-05-18T18:15:53Z |
dc.date.created | 2015-01-01 |
dc.date.issued | 2015-01-01 |
dc.identifier.citation | Gama, C. [et al.]. Seasonal patterns of Saharan dust over Cape Verde : a combined approach using observations and modelling. "Tellus. Series B, chemical and physical meteorology", 01 Gener 2015, vol. 67, núm. 24410, p. 1-21. |
dc.identifier.issn | 0280-6509 |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2117/27959 |
dc.description.abstract | A Characterisation of the dust transported from North Africa deserts to the Cape Verde Islands, including particle size distribution, concentrations and optical properties, for a complete annual cycle (the year 2011), is presented and discussed. The present analysis includes annual simulations of the BSC-DREAM8b and the NMMB/BSC-Dust models, 1-yr of surface aerosol measurements performed within the scope of the CV-DUST Project, AERONET direct-sun observations, and back-trajectories. Aseasonal intrusion of dust from North West Africa affects Cape Verde at surface levels from October till March when atmospheric concentrations in Praia are very high (PM10 observed concentrations reach hourly values up to 710 mu g/m(3)). The air masses responsible for the highest aerosol concentrations in Cape Verde describe a path over the central Saharan desert area in Algeria, Mali and Mauritania before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. During summer, dust from North Africa is transported towards the region at higher altitudes, yielding to high aerosol optical depths. The BSC-DREAM8b and the NMMB/BSC-Dust models, which are for the first time evaluated for surface concentration and size distribution in Africa for an annual cycle, are able to reproduce the majority of the dust episodes. Results from NMMB/BSC-Dust are in better agreement with observed particulate matter concentrations and aerosol optical depth throughout the year. For this model, the comparison between observed and modelled PM10 daily averaged concentrations yielded a correlation coefficient of 0.77 and a 29.0 mu g/m(3) 'bias', while for BSC-DREAM8b the correlation coefficient was 0.63 and 'bias' 32.9 mu g/m(3). From this value, 12-14 mu g/m(3) is due to the sea salt contribution, which is not considered by the model. In addition, the model does not take into account biomass-burning particles, secondary pollutants and local sources (i.e., resuspension). These results roughly allow for the establishment of a yearly contribution of 42% of dust from North African deserts for PM10 levels observed in Cape Verde. |
dc.format.extent | 21 p. |
dc.language.iso | eng |
dc.rights | Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Spain |
dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/es/ |
dc.subject | Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Desenvolupament humà i sostenible::Degradació ambiental::Contaminació atmosfèrica |
dc.subject | Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria agroalimentària::Ciències de la terra i de la vida::Climatologia i meteorologia |
dc.subject.lcsh | Mineral dust |
dc.subject.lcsh | Atmospheric aerosols |
dc.subject.lcsh | Air – Pollution |
dc.subject.lcsh | Air quality -- Measurement |
dc.subject.lcsh | Africa, North -- Environmental aspects |
dc.subject.other | Desert dust modelling |
dc.subject.other | PM measurements |
dc.subject.other | Saharan and Sahelian dust |
dc.subject.other | Cape Verde Islands |
dc.subject.other | Long-range transport |
dc.subject.other | Convective adjustment scheme |
dc.subject.other | Mineral dust |
dc.subject.other | African dust |
dc.subject.other | Desert dust |
dc.subject.other | Size distribution |
dc.subject.other | Aerosol characterization |
dc.subject.other | Chemical-composition |
dc.subject.other | Atmospheric aerosol |
dc.subject.other | Mediterranean basin |
dc.title | Seasonal patterns of Saharan dust over Cape Verde : a combined approach using observations and modelling |
dc.type | Article |
dc.subject.lemac | Pols mineral |
dc.subject.lemac | Aerosols atmosfèrics |
dc.subject.lemac | Aire -- Contaminació |
dc.subject.lemac | Aire -- Qualitat -- Mesurament |
dc.subject.lemac | Àfrica del nord -- Aspectes ambientals |
dc.contributor.group | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. GReCT - Grup de Recerca de Ciències de la Terra |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.3402/tellusb.v67.24410 |
dc.relation.publisherversion | http://www.tellusb.net/index.php/tellusb/index |
dc.rights.access | Open Access |
local.identifier.drac | 15519865 |
dc.description.version | Postprint (published version) |
local.citation.author | Gama, C.; Tchepel, O.; Baldasano, J.; Basart, S.; Ferreira, J.; Pio, C.; Cardoso, J.; Borrego, C. |
local.citation.publicationName | Tellus. Series B, chemical and physical meteorology |
local.citation.volume | 67 |
local.citation.number | 24410 |
local.citation.startingPage | 1 |
local.citation.endingPage | 21 |
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