scholarly journals The effect of meteorological conditions on hazel (Corylus spp.) and alder (Alnus spp.) pollen concentration in the air of Szczecin

2012 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Puc
Keyword(s):  
Wind Speed ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Pollen Season ◽  
Meteorological Parameters ◽  
Meteorological Conditions ◽  
Maximum Temperature ◽  
Pollen Count ◽  
Pollen Concentration ◽  
In The Beginning

The aim of the study was to determine seasonal variations in concentrations of hazel and alder pollen count due to meteorological parameters. Measurements were performed using the volumetric method. The analysed meteorological parameters were the maximum temperature, relative humidity, rainfall and wind speed. The beginning and end of a season were established by the 95 % method. During seven years of study, the highest concentration of hazel pollen in the air was noted in 2003 (the total number was two - three times higher than in the other years), with the pollen season starting in most years in the beginning of January and lasting till the end of March or beginning of April. The highest concentration of alder pollen in the air was noted in 2003, similarly as hazel pollen. The pollen season started in the beginning of January (in 2003 and 2006 in the beginning of March) and lasted till the turn of the March and April. The highest pollen count of 674 grains×m<sup>-3</sup> was observed in the end of March. A positive and statistically signifi cant correlation (Pearson's coeffi cient and multiple regression) was found between the hazel and alder pollen concentration and air temperature and wind speed. A negative correlation was found in case of the relative humidity. A lot of analysed correlations were signifi cant (significance level of p=0.05), although the percentage of explained variation (R<sup>2</sup>) was very low. Besides the individual rhythm of pollination, the meteorological conditions are the most important factors (mainly air temperature and wind speed) influencing the analysed pollen concentration in the air.

scholarly journals Birch pollen grains in the air of Szczecin in 2000-2004

2012 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 325-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Puc
Keyword(s):  
Wind Speed ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Meteorological Parameters ◽  
Birch Pollen ◽  
Pollen Grains ◽  
Maximum Temperature ◽  
Pollen Concentration ◽  
Pollen Seasons ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Two Peaks

Betula pollen is a common cause of pollinosis in northern and central Europe. The aim of the study was to characterize the birch pollen seasons in Szczecin in 2000 - 2004 and diurnal periodicity of pollen in the air. Measurements were performed using the volumetric method. The analysed meteorological parameters were the maximum temperature, relative humidity, rainfall and wind speed. The beginning and end of a season were established by the 95% method. During five studied years the highest concentration of birch pollen in the air was noted in 2003, with the pollen season starting in the middle of April and lasting till the 11<sup>th</sup> of May. The highest pollen count of 5736 grains per 1m<sup>3</sup> was observed in the end of April. Two peaks of the of birch pollen grains per 1m<sup>3</sup> were observed daily. The highest concentration was noted between 2-4 p.m. A positive and statistically significant correlation was found between the birch pollen concentration and air temperature and wind speed. A negative correlation was found in case of the relative humidity. Besides the individual rhythm of pollination, the meteorological conditions are the most important factors influencing the birch pollen concentration in the air.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Metrological Parameters and Total Airborne Pollen Concentration in Atmosphere of Khartoum City During 2018

2021 ◽  
pp. 93-109
Author(s):  
Ejlal Sanad Mohammed Motwaly ◽  
A.G. Elfadil ◽  
Ahmed Mudawi Musa
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Meteorological Parameters ◽  
Airborne Pollen ◽  
Maximum Temperature ◽  
Pollen Concentration ◽  
Spore Trap ◽  
Pollen Concentrations ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Metrological Parameters ◽  
Airborne Pollen Concentration

This study is aimed to find out the effect and relationship between metrological parameters and total airborne pollen concentration in atmosphere in Khartoum city (Sudan). For that purpose, one-year data during 2018 of Total Airborne Pollen Concentration (TAPC) and meteorological parameters is utilized. Pollen concentration in the atmosphere was measured using Non-volumetric air sampler (Vertical cylinder spore trap). The descriptive statistic of TAPC and metrological parameters were presented. The result showed TAPC in 2018 reached to their maximum in August (37.5/m³), and the minimum in June (14/ m³). Analysis of the relationship between TAPC and meteorological parameters showed that variations in the pollen concentrations were mainly affected by maximum temperature. In addition, there were substantial differences in these relationships in different seasons. In Autumn, they were affected by the rain falls, maximum temperature and relative humidity; in summer, they were affected by maximum temperature; and in winter, they were affected by maximum temperature and relative humidity. Temperature, rain falls and relative humidity promote plant growth and blooming. As well as the results show wind direction was significant on seasonally TAPC especially in Autumn. The results found significant effects between the meteorological on TAPC, were it is showed 72 % are affecting on TAPC refer to meteorological parameters and 28 % refer to another factors.

Analysis of Atmospheric Pollutants in Bucharest in Correlation with Meteorological Parameters

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (8) ◽  
pp. 2005-2011
Author(s):  
Marin Rusanescu ◽  
Carmen Otilia Rusanescu ◽  
Gigel Paraschiv
Keyword(s):  
Wind Speed ◽  
Sulfur Dioxide ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Wind Direction ◽  
Meteorological Parameters ◽  
Vertical Mixing ◽  
Average Concentration ◽  
Atmospheric Pollutants ◽  
Traffic Pollutants

In this paper we analyze the correlation between meteorological parameters (wind speed and direction, relative humidity, air temperature) and atmospheric pollutants in Bucharest during the cold period 26.02.2018-02.03.2018, which was based on the monitoring of the concentrations of nitrogen oxides, NO2, O3 and SO2 sulfur dioxide within 24 h and the occurrence of exceedances above the prescribed limit. It was found based on the results obtained that the wind direction influences not only the concentrations of pollutants but also the correlation between the pollutants. Traffic pollutants were at the highest concentration when the wind speed was low. We have found that the highest average concentration for NO2, NOx, NO, O3 occurred at 90% indicative humidity for vertical mixing of strong pollutants. Sulfur dioxide did not record exceeding over the limit standard in the analyzed period.

Environmental Assessment of the Impact of Meteorological Parameters on Man-Made Pollution by Carcinogenicly Dangerous Chemicals in the Voronezh Air Basin

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-65
Author(s):  
S.A. Kurolap ◽  
V.S. Petrosyan ◽  
O.V. Klepikov ◽  
V.V. Kulnev ◽  
D.Yu. Martynov
Keyword(s):  
Wind Speed ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Meteorological Parameters ◽  
Carcinogenic Risk ◽  
Meteorological Conditions ◽  
Air Humidity ◽  
Maximum Permissible Level ◽  
Relative Air Humidity ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

Based on the analysis of official statistics from the Voronezh Hydrometeorological Service, the patterns of the dynamics of pollutants (formaldehyde and soot) are investigated depending on the combination of various meteorological parameters — air temperature, wind speed, relative air humidity. A positive relationship has been established between the increase in atmospheric pollution with formaldehyde and air temperature. With increasing wind speed and relative humidity, the concentration of formaldehyde and soot in the atmosphere of the city, as a rule, decrease. The maximum permissible level of carcinogenic risk to public health has been established, causing concern. The obtained patterns can be used to predict the level of technogenic pollution of the city’s atmosphere, depending on meteorological conditions.

scholarly journals The course of birch pollen seasons in Sosnowiec (Southern Poland) in 1997–2020 in relation to meteorological conditions

Aerobiologia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Dąbrowska-Zapart ◽  
Tadeusz Niedźwiedź
Keyword(s):  
Wind Speed ◽  
Pollen Season ◽  
Birch Pollen ◽  
Pollen Grains ◽  
Meteorological Conditions ◽  
Maximum Temperature ◽  
Synoptic Situation ◽  
Pollen Concentrations ◽  
Pollen Seasons ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThe study's main objective was to specify the extent to which weather conditions were related to the course of birch pollen seasons in the years 1997–2020. The impact of atmospheric conditions on the daily concentrations of birch pollen grains, the Annual pollen integral (APIn), and the length of pollen seasons were studied. The dependency between each meteorological condition and various features of the birch pollen season was determined using Spearman’s rho correlation, the Kruskal–Wallis test, and cluster analysis with the k-means method. It has been shown that the duration of sunshine and average air temperature occurring within 14 days preceding the season has the most significant influence on the beginning of a birch pollen season. The value of daily birch pollen concentrations in Sosnowiec showed a statistically significant positive correlation with the duration of sunlight and the average and maximum wind speed. The daily concentration also depended on the synoptic situation: the mass airflow direction, the type of air mass inflow, and the type of weather front. The near-ground temperature influenced the APIn of birch pollen grains during the period of 14 days before the beginning of the season and the meteorological conditions occurring in the summer of the preceding year such as the maximum temperature, duration of sunlight, the maximum and average wind speed, and the relative air humidity. It was concluded that the length of birch pollen seasons decreased year by year.

scholarly journals Mugwort (Artemisia L.) pollen in aeroplankton of Lublin, 2001-2005

2012 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-130
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Weryszko-Chmielewska ◽  
Bogusław M. Kaszewski ◽  
Krystyna Piotrowska
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Pollen Season ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Meteorological Factors ◽  
Pollen Grains ◽  
Volumetric Method ◽  
Pollen Concentration ◽  
The Impact

The course of the <i>Artemisia</i> pollen season was recorded in Lublin over a period of five years: 2001-2005. The volumetric method was applied in the studies, using a VPPS 2000 Lanzoni trap. The length of the season was determined by the 98% method. The impact of several meteorological factors on the start and course of the pollen season was analysed. It was found that in the five-year period studied the mugwort pollen season started in the second or third decade of July and lasted 59-90 days. Maximum concentrations in the range of 103-221 pollen grains in 1 m<sup>3</sup> of air were noted between 2 and 9 August. Annual totals of mugwort pollen grains ranged from 1496 to 2532. A significant positive correlation was demonstrated between the <i>Artemisia</i> pollen concentration and air temperature, and a negative correlation between the pollen concentration and air relative humidity and cloudiness. A significant impact of temperature on the start of the <i>Artemisia</i> pollen season was also found.

scholarly journals Statistical Comparative Study of the Trend and Variation of Meteorological Parameters in Abeokuta, South-West Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
M. A. Sodunke ◽  
M. O. Sulaimon ◽  
R. S. Sunmonu ◽  
A. Mabosanyinje ◽  
Y. B. Lawal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wind Speed ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Coefficient Of Variation ◽  
Vapour Pressure ◽  
Meteorological Parameters ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

This study focuses on the statistical comparative study of the trend and variation of meteorological parameters covering a 10 year period (2001-2010) in the capital and largest city of Ogun State, Abeokuta, southwest region of Nigeria. The analyzed meteorological parameters were: wind speed, vapour pressure, relative humidity, temperature, sunshine and rainfall covering 10 years. The calculated coefficient of variation (CV) for sunshine (22.78%), wind speed (21.55%), and rainfall (99.12%) is a proof of exceedance of variability of threshold of 10% while the CV calculated for  air temperature (5.74%), relative humidity (4.52%) and vapour pressure (5.22%) show no significant variability. Significance test of meteorological parameters’ trend reveals a notable reduction in the values of vapour pressure, air temperature and relative humidity. It is, however, difficult to argue for a well-defined change in most of the meteorological parameters based on the monthly time series analyses performed in this work. Only wind speed shows a statistically significant increasing trend during the period of observation at 1% significance level. The trend revealed by rainfall and sunshine is statistically not significant. ANOVA test of significant difference among meteorological parameters show a p-value (Sig.) of 0.000 is an indication of the significant difference in the analyzed mean monthly coefficient of variation for the meteorological parameters under study. The Tukey’s multiple pair comparisons test, however, show that there is a significant difference between the mean monthly CV of rainfall–sunshine, rainfall-vapour pressure, rainfall-wind speed, rainfall-air temperature and rainfall-relative humidity. At the significance level of 5%, the calculated mean monthly CV of rainfall is significantly different from the mean monthly CV of other climatic parameters.

scholarly journals Cladosporium spores in the air of Szczecin

2012 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Grinn-Gofroń
Keyword(s):  
Seasonal Variation ◽  
Wind Speed ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Meteorological Parameters ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Spore Count ◽  
Maximum Air Temperature

Moulds are common aeroallergens and <i>Cladosporium</i> is considered to be the most prevalent of them. The objective of the studies was to determine the seasonal variation in concentrations of <i>Cladosporium</i> spores due to meteorological parameters. The meteorological parameters analysed were maximum air temperature, relative humidity, amount of precipitation and wind speed. The greatest threat from <i>Cladosporium</i> allergens was posed from the middle of May (2004, 2006) and June (2005) till the middle of October (2005) and in the end of October (2004) till the middle of November (2006). Statistically significant correlations were found among the <i>Cladosporium</i> spore count in the air and maximum air temperature in all the analysed seasons, and amount of precipitation only in one season. The spore count of <i>Cladosporium</i> was determined by weather conditions, especially by air temperature.

scholarly journals Influence of Meteorological Parameters on Air Quality at Hashemite University, Jordan

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-221
Author(s):  
Sana’a Odata ◽  
Abu- Allabanb ◽  
Khitam Odibatb
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Wind Speed ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Air Pollutants ◽  
Meteorological Parameters ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Hashemite University

Four threshold air pollutants (SO2, NO, NO2, and O3) in addition to meteorological parameters were monitored at the Campus of the Hashemite University (HU) for two years (1/1/2012 through 30/12/013). Correlations between air pollution and meteorological parameters were derived. The results showed that O3 has a positive correlation with air temperature, wind speed and wind direction, but has a negative correlation with the relative humidity (RH). SO2 was found to have a negative correlation with the RH and wind speed, but positive correlation with air temperature. NO has negative correlation with air temperature, RH, and wind speed. And finally, NO2 has a negative correlation with RH and wind speed, but it has positive correlation with air temperature. Justify the reasons in brief with recommendations to improve the air quality

scholarly journals Influence of Meteorological Parameters on Particle Pollution (PM2.5 and PM10) in the Tropical Climate of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Christopher U. Onuorah ◽  
Tambari G. Leton ◽  
Yusuf O. L. Momoh
Keyword(s):  
Wind Speed ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Meteorological Parameters ◽  
Atmospheric Stability ◽  
Pm10 Concentration ◽  
Trade Wind ◽  
North East ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Pm2.5 And Pm10

Aims: This study explores the influence of meteorological parameters such as wind direction, wind speed, rainfall, air temperature and relative humidity on PM2.5 and PM10 concentration. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Woji, an urban area of Port Harcourt city in Nigeria, between May and December 2019 covering wet and dry season. Methodology: The PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations were monitored for 236 days using photometric laser based particulate monitor while meteorological parameters were collected using Misol weather station mounted 10m above ground at Woji monitoring location. Results: PM concentration for all the months under study were below USEPA 24-hr standard except the month of December with PM2.5 = 58.8 μg/m³ and PM10 = 164.5 μg/m³. The result showed a significant but positively strong correlation between PM2.5 and PM10 (r = 0.97, P < .001). The wind speed significantly influenced PM2.5 and PM10 concentration with a weak negative correlation (r = - 0.22 and -0.23) respectively at P < .001. Also, PM2.5 and PM10 concentration exhibited a weak negative but significant correlation with rainfall (r = - 0.05 and -0.05) and air temperature (r = - 0.12 and -0.14) respectively at P< .001. Relative humidity showed a weak negative but not significant correlation with PM2.5 concentration (r = - 0.01) while PM10 exhibited weak but significant correlation with relative humidity (r = 0.04). Conclusion: The PM concentration exceedances recorded in month of December could be attributed to dry dusty north east trade wind that comes with harmattan as well as high atmospheric stability which is associated with low wind speed. The study revealed that meteorological parameters such as temperature, wind speed and rainfall plays significant role in the reduction of particulate matter loading through air dispersion, atmospheric instability and washout process  while relative humidity increases PM10 concentration.

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