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Project Code [2016-CCRP-MS.31]
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Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG)
Lead Applicant
Colin O'Dowd
Project Abstract
The work envisaged in this proposal will deploy state-of-the-art aerosol mass spectrometry techniques in conjunction with source apportionment techniques and modelling to determine and assess the trans-boundary air pollution and biogenic source contribution as well as an impact from local domestic solid fuels on the ambient air quality in Ireland. Measurements of aerosol chemical composition and black carbon will be performed in three parallel locations: west coast of Ireland (Mace Head), east coast (Carnsore Point) and urban centre (Dublin). Concurrent measurement in three strategic locations will allow a QuasiLagrangian study for periods of connected flows between the sites. Overall, this will be an opportunity to assess all types of airborne pollution coming into Ireland from the anthropogenic ones to the ones of natural marine origin due to concurrent measurements in three stations. The specific AMS source apportionment component will be complimented by air quality modeling and satellite imagery to truly quantify the absolute air pollution abundance associated with trans-boundary air pollution. In particular, WRF-CHEM will be used to quantify and differentiate between trans-boundary air pollution and that produced locally or within Ireland. Satellite products of AOD will also be used to identify and distinguish between local and transboundary sources.
Grant Approved
�249,958.88
Research Hub
Climate Change
Research Theme
Air science
Initial Projected Completion Date
03/01/2018