Modelling emission trends from non-constant time series of PM10 concentrations in Christchurch, New Zealand
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INDERSCIENCE ENTERPRISES LTD
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English
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2010
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Appelhans T
Sturman A
Zawar-Reza P
Abstract
This paper presents an attempt to model the trend of emissions through analysis of a time series of PM10 concentrations in Christchurch, New Zealand. Emissions are not constant over time, but show high seasonality. Fluctuations are removed by creating a time series in which concentrations do not show dependency on ambient air temperature. Remaining meteorological influences are removed through multiple linear regression. Finally, a moving average filter is applied to reveal the low-frequency trend in the residuals of the meteorologically adjusted time series. The modelled trend shows a peak in emissions in 2001-2002 with a steady decrease thereafter.
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Appelhans T, Sturman A, Zawar-Reza P (2010). Modelling emission trends from non-constant time series of PM10 concentrations in Christchurch, New Zealand. International Journal of Environment and Pollution. 43(4). 354-363.
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Science & Technology, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Sciences & Ecology, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, particulate matter, PM10, air pollution meteorology, multiple linear regression, New Zealand, air quality, time series analysis, emissions, home heating, OZONE AIR-QUALITY, WINTER SMOG, VARIABLES, SCALES
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Field of Research::04 - Earth Sciences::0401 - Atmospheric Sciences