Studies of air pollution: carbon monoxide

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Last updated: May 31, 2021 by Conny
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Satellite(s)

e.g., Sentinel-5P.

Monitoring element

Absorption of trace gases in the backscattered radiation.

Satellite(s)

e.g., Sentinel-5P.

Monitoring element

Absorption of trace gases in the backscattered radiation.

Description technique

Schneising et al. (2019) developed scientific algorithms to simultaneously retrieve carbon monoxide and methane.
Mikhailov et al. (2017) investigated long-term measurements (2010–2014) of carbonaceous aerosol and carbon monoxide in a tower observatory. They used air mass back trajectory analysis and satellite image analysis to characterise potential source regions and the transport pathway of haze plumes.

Accuracy / Resolution

5km x 5km (approximately).

Case study

Zotino Tall Tower Observatory in central Siberia (Mikhailov et al. 2017).

Benefits

  • Daily.

  • Data freely available.

Limitations

Steep learning curve for a non-expert, e.g., using the Google Earth Engine requires some investment in time.

Applicability for Northland

Unsure.

Generally low concentration for New Zealand compared to global hotspots. Potential to look into general air pollution for Northland urban areas (e.g. Whangarei).

Publication references

Schneising, O., et al., 2019. A scientific algorithm to simultaneously retrieve carbon monoxide and methane from TROPOMI onboard Sentinel-5 Precursor. Atmos. Meas. Tech. 12, 6771–6802.

https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-12-6771-2019

Mikhailov EF, Mironova S, Mironov G, Vlasenko S, Panov A, Chi X, Walter D, Carbone S, Artaxo P, Heimann M, et al. 2017. Long-term measurements (2010–2014) of carbonaceous aerosol and carbon monoxide at the Zotino Tall Tower Observatory (ZOTTO) in central Siberia. Atmos Chem Phys. 17(23):14365-14392. doi:10.5194/acp-17-14365-2017.

https://acp.copernicus.org/articles/17/14365/2017/

Other comments or information

NRT: 2018 - current
Sentinel-5P's instrument called Tropomi (TROPOspheric Monitoring Instrument) is a spectrometer sensing ultraviolet (UV), visible (VIS), near (NIR) and short-wavelength infrared (SWIR) to monitor ozone, methane, formaldehyde, aerosol, carbon monoxide, NO2 and SO2 in the atmosphere.

Other references

https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/catalog/COPERNICUS_S5P_NRTI_L3_CO