Evaluation of receptor and chemical transport models for PM10 source apportionment

In this study, the performance of two types of source apportionment models was evaluated by assessing the results provided by 40 different groups in the framework of an intercomparison organised by FAIRMODE WG3 (Forum for air quality modelling in Europe, Working Group 3). The evaluation was based on two performance indicators: z-scores and the...

European emission inventories and projections for road transport non-exhaust emissions

The relative contribution of wear emissions to urban road transport PM10 emissions has steadily grown and reaches more than 50% in many countries. Based on reported emissions by European countries for brake and tire wear and road abrasion, an overview of the emissions for Europe is presented and further analyzed for gaps and consistency. Implied...

Metingen met sensoren in het Innovatief Meetnet Eindhoven – resultaten en interpretatie

In Eindhoven wordt op een groot aantal locaties de luchtkwaliteit gemeten met sensorsystemen die door ECN ontwikkeld zijn. Tezamen vormen deze systemen het Innovatie Lucht Meetnet (ILM). Het meetnet is gestart in 2014 en de afgelopen jaren zijn aantallen stations en te bemeten componenten verder uitgebreid. De belangrijkste componenten die nu...

Spatial distribution of Particulate Matter concentration in classrooms

The spatial distribution of Particulate Matter has been studied during class time in a naturally ventilated classroom. Measurements were taken between the pupils at breathing height, and at the side and front between 0,15 and 4 m height. With regard to PM1, PM2,5 and PM10, hardly any differences were observed in concentration, between the...

An intercomparison of modelled trends o9f nitrogen and sulphur wet deposition in Europe over the period 1990-2010 in the framework of the Eurodelta/TFMM trend modelling exercise

Reliable estimates of atmospheric deposition of nitrogen and sulphur are essential for assessing the risks of eutrophication and acidification to sensitive ecosystems. Atmospheric chemistry and transport models are frequently used to provide these estimates. Several models could be used to estimate deposition rates and, therefore, it is...

A spatially varying coefficient model for mapping PM10 air quality at the European scale

Particulate matter (PM) air quality in Europe has improved substantially over the past decades, but it still poses a significant threat to human health. Accurate regional scale maps of PM10 concentrations are needed for monitoring progress in mitigation strategies and monitoring compliance with statutory limit values. Chemistry transport models ...

Spatial variation of PM elemental composition between and within 20 European study areas - Results of the ESCAPE project

An increasing number of epidemiological studies suggest that adverse health effects of air pollution may be related to particulate matter (PM) composition, particularly trace metals. However, we lack comprehensive data on the spatial distribution of these elements.We measured PM<inf>2.5</inf> and PM<inf>10</inf> in twenty study areas across...

Einrichtung einer umweltzone und ihre wirksamkeit auf die PM10-feinstaubkonzentration - Eine pilotanalyse am beispiel München (Introduction of a low-emission zone and the effect on air pollutant concentration of particulate matter (PM10) - A pilot study in Munich)

Since the introduction of low emission zones in Germany in 2008 the question of their efficiency has been debated. In this pilot study, measurement data collected before and after the introduction of the low emission zone in Munich (October 2007 until January 2008 vs. October 2008 until Januar 2009) were analysed on the basis of matched...

Differences in particulate matter concentrations between urban and rural regions under current and changing climate conditions

Pollution levels in urban areas and their surrounding rural regions differ due to different sources and density of emissions, different composition of pollutants as well as specific meteorological effects. These concentration differences for PM10 are investigated and compared in this study for three different north-west European urban...

Natural versus anthropogenic inhalable aerosol chemistry of transboundary East Asian atmospheric outflows into western Japan

The eastward transport of aerosols exported from mainland Asia strongly influences air quality in the Japanese archipelago. The bulk of the inhalable particulate matter (PM10) in these intrusions comprises either natural, desert-derived minerals (mostly supermicron silicates) or anthropogenic pollutants (mostly submicron sulphates), in various...

Air quality and health impact of PM10 and EC in the city of Rotterdam, the Netherlands in 1985-2008

A health impact assessment (HIA) of PM10 and elemental carbon (EC) was performed for the period 1985-2008 in the city of Rotterdam. The spatial distribution of the concentrations was modeled by the URBIS model. The modeling results for 2008 were validated by PM10 and EC measurements at various locations in Rotterdam. This paper describes the HIA...

Sea salt concentrations across the European continent

The oceans are a major source for particles that play an important role in many atmospheric processes. In Europe sea salt may contribute significantly to particulate matter concentrations. We have compiled sodium concentration data as a tracer for sea salt for 89 sites in Europe to provide more insight in the distribution of sea salt across...

A model inter-comparison study focussing on episodes with elevated PM10 concentrations

Five three-dimensional chemical transport models of different complexity were applied to Central Europe to assess the ability of models to reproduce PM10 concentrations under highly polluted conditions. The participating models were the French CHIMERE model, the Dutch LOTOS-EUROS model, as well as the REM-CALGRID, the EURAD and the LM-MUSCAT...

Inventarisatie milieupotentieel brandstofcelvoertuigen voor het Nederlandse wegverkeer

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