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Title
Synoptic typing of high ozone events in Arizona (2011-2013)
Description
This thesis examines the synoptic characteristics associated with ozone exceedance events in Arizona during the time period of 2011 to 2013. Finding explanations and sources to the ground level ozone in this state is crucial to maintaining the state’s adherence to federal air quality regulations. This analysis utilizes ambient ozone concentration data, surface meteorological conditions, upper air analyses, and HYSPLIT modeling to analyze the synoptic characteristics of ozone events. Based on these data and analyses, five categories were determined to be associated with these events. The five categories all exhibit distinct upper air patterns and surface conditions conducive to the formation of ozone, as well as distinct potential transport pathways of ozone from different nearby regions. These findings indicate that ozone events in Arizona can be linked to synoptic-scale patterns and potential regional transport of ozone. These results can be useful in the forecasting of high ozone pollution and influential on the legislative reduction of ozone pollution.
Date Created
2016
Contributors
- Wood, Jessica (Author)
- Cerveny, Randall (Thesis advisor)
- Georgescu, Matei (Committee member)
- Brazel, Anthony (Committee member)
- Arizona State University (Publisher)
Topical Subject
Resource Type
Extent
vi, 54 pages : color illustrations, color maps
Language
eng
Copyright Statement
In Copyright
Primary Member of
Peer-reviewed
No
Open Access
No
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.38735
Statement of Responsibility
by Jessica Wood
Description Source
Retrieved on Oct. 10, 2016
Level of coding
full
Note
thesis
Partial requirement for: M.A., Arizona State University, 2016
bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 52-54)
Field of study: Geography
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- 2021-08-30 01:22:51
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