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Spatio-Temporal Characteristics of PM2.5 in Gyeongnam Province during 2015-2016

2015~2016년 경남지역의 PM2.5의 시·공간적 특성

  • Shon, Zang-Ho (Department of Environmental Engineering, Dong-Eui University)
  • Received : 2017.06.20
  • Accepted : 2017.08.30
  • Published : 2017.09.30

Abstract

Characterization of spatio-temporal variations in $PM_{2.5}$ in Gyeongnam (GN) province during 2015-2016 was investigated to assess the air quality in this area in terms of fine particles. Yearly mean concentrations of $PM_{2.5}$ ranged from 19.1 to $29.5{\mu}gm^{-3}$. High concentrations of $PM_{2.5}$ were observed in spring ($21.2-30.3{\mu}gm^{-3}$) and winter ($20.2-30.3{\mu}gm^{-3}$). Low concentrations of $PM_{2.5}$ were generally observed in fall ($16.2-23.2{\mu}gm^{-3}$). $PM_{2.5}$ concentration was highest in the morning (10 AM). The fractions of $PM_{2.5}$ in $PM_{10}$ were 0.51-0.62 and two were significantly correlated (r=0.779-0.830), suggesting common sources (fossil fuel combustion, mobile sources, etc). CO was significantly correlated with $PM_{2.5}$ in highly urbanized areas such as the city of Changwon (CW, r=0.711), compared to other air pollutants ($SO_2$, $NO_2$, and $O_3$), suggesting dominance of industrial combustion sources.

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