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View article: Urban underlying surface modulates summertime thunderstorm processes and associated lightning activities
Urban underlying surface modulates summertime thunderstorm processes and associated lightning activities Open
The urban underlying surface may have a significant impact on thunderstorm processes and lightning activities, but there is still a lack of explanation of the mechanism. Through a comparative analysis of cloud-to-ground (CG) lightning loca…
View article: Diurnal Asymmetry in Nonlinear Responses of Canopy Urban Heat Island to Urban Morphology in Beijing during Heat Wave Periods
Diurnal Asymmetry in Nonlinear Responses of Canopy Urban Heat Island to Urban Morphology in Beijing during Heat Wave Periods Open
Currently, the diurnal asymmetric mechanism by which urban morphology affect canopy urban heat island (CUHI) during heat wave (HW) periods has not received sufficient attention. This study took the area within the Fifth Ring Road in Beijin…
View article: The modulation of synoptic weather patterns and human activities on the diurnal cycle of the summertime canopy urban heat island in the Yangtze River Delta Urban Agglomeration, China
The modulation of synoptic weather patterns and human activities on the diurnal cycle of the summertime canopy urban heat island in the Yangtze River Delta Urban Agglomeration, China Open
Synoptic weather patterns (SWPs) and human activities are significant driving factors of the canopy urban heat island effect (CUHI), and the CUHI phenomenon exhibits a pronounced diurnal cycle. However, to date, there has been a significan…
View article: Characterizing urban planetary boundary layer dynamics using 3-year Doppler wind lidar measurements in a western Yangtze River Delta city, China
Characterizing urban planetary boundary layer dynamics using 3-year Doppler wind lidar measurements in a western Yangtze River Delta city, China Open
The planetary boundary layer (PBL) dynamics play a critical role in shaping urban atmospheric processes by governing the exchange of energy, momentum, and mass within the lower atmosphere. This study investigates PBL dynamics in Hefei, a c…
View article: How can we trust TROPOMI based Methane Emissions Estimation: Calculating Emissions over Unidentified Source Regions
How can we trust TROPOMI based Methane Emissions Estimation: Calculating Emissions over Unidentified Source Regions Open
We propose a novel method for computing the effects of TROPOMI observational uncertainties on emissions calculation arising from the nonlinearity of the gradient terms and non-biased filtering in space and time. Application using TROPOMI X…
View article: Long-term trends in daytime cirrus cloud radiative effects: Analyzing twenty years of Micropulse Lidar Network measurements at Greenbelt, Maryland in eastern North America
Long-term trends in daytime cirrus cloud radiative effects: Analyzing twenty years of Micropulse Lidar Network measurements at Greenbelt, Maryland in eastern North America Open
This pioneering study elucidates the long-term trends and intricate variability of the radiative impacts and optical characteristics of cirrus clouds over two decades, from 2003 to 2022 at the NASA GSFC in Greenbelt, Maryland, USA, headqua…
View article: Forecasting particulate matter concentration in Shanghai using a small-scale long-term dataset
Forecasting particulate matter concentration in Shanghai using a small-scale long-term dataset Open
This study applies machine learning techniques, specifically stacked generalization, to develop a 1-day-ahead air pollution forecasting model for Shanghai, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, taking advantage of the essenti…
View article: Estimating Planetary Boundary Layer Height Using CALIPSO Lidar Data: A Machine Learning Approach
Estimating Planetary Boundary Layer Height Using CALIPSO Lidar Data: A Machine Learning Approach Open
The planetary boundary layer height (PBLH) is a critical atmospheric parameter influencing air quality, pollutant dispersion, and weather forecasting. Traditional methods for PBLH retrieval rely on radiosondes and ground-based sensors, but…
View article: Parameterization of the Turbulence Averaging Error by Doppler Wind Lidars: a Simulator Approach
Parameterization of the Turbulence Averaging Error by Doppler Wind Lidars: a Simulator Approach Open
Wind energy is a crucial component of the global energy market due to its minimal environmental impact and continuous technological advancements. Offshore wind energy, characterized by stronger and more homogeneous winds compared to onshor…
View article: Forecasting Climate Adaptation Through Cirrus Cloud Radiative Forcing Analysis Using 20 Years of MPLNET Lidar Measurements
Forecasting Climate Adaptation Through Cirrus Cloud Radiative Forcing Analysis Using 20 Years of MPLNET Lidar Measurements Open
Cirrus clouds play a critical role in Earth's radiation budget and are key to understanding and forecasting climate adaptation in response to global warming. Leveraging 20 years of high-resolution lidar data from NASA's MPLNET network, we …
View article: Retrieving aerosol backscatter coefficient using coherent Doppler wind lidar
Retrieving aerosol backscatter coefficient using coherent Doppler wind lidar Open
Coherent Doppler wind lidar (CDWL) has been widely used for wind detection, but retrieving aerosol optical properties remains challenging, due to its high sensitivity to turbulence and beam focusing. This study comprehensively evaluates th…
View article: Distinct effects of fine and coarse aerosols on microphysical processes of shallow-precipitation systems in summer over southern China
Distinct effects of fine and coarse aerosols on microphysical processes of shallow-precipitation systems in summer over southern China Open
Densely populated southern China, adjacent to the South China Sea, which is associated with shallow precipitation during summer, is an open-air natural laboratory for studying the impact of aerosol particles on shallow-precipitation events…
View article: Observations of Saharan Dust Intrusions over Potenza, Southern Italy, During 13 Years of Lidar Measurements: Seasonal Variability of Optical Properties and Radiative Impact
Observations of Saharan Dust Intrusions over Potenza, Southern Italy, During 13 Years of Lidar Measurements: Seasonal Variability of Optical Properties and Radiative Impact Open
We present a multi-year study of Saharan dust intrusions on a mountainous site located in the central Mediterranean Basin regarding their aerosol optical and geometrical properties. The observations were carried out at the Consiglio Nazion…
View article: Substantially underestimated global health risks of current ozone pollution
Substantially underestimated global health risks of current ozone pollution Open
Existing assessments might have underappreciated ozone-related health impacts worldwide. Here our study assesses current global ozone pollution using the high-resolution (0.05°) estimation from a geo-ensemble learning model, with key focus…
View article: Diurnal variation in an amplified canopy urban heat island during heat wave periods in the megacity of Beijing: roles of mountain–valley breeze and urban morphology
Diurnal variation in an amplified canopy urban heat island during heat wave periods in the megacity of Beijing: roles of mountain–valley breeze and urban morphology Open
Against the background of global warming and rapid urbanization, heat waves (HWs) have become increasingly prevalent, amplifying canopy urban heat island intensity (CUHII). The megacity of Beijing, characterized by rapid urbanization, freq…
View article: Characterizing Urban Planetary Boundary Layer Dynamics Using 3-Year Doppler Wind Lidar Measurements in a Western Yangtze River Delta City, China
Characterizing Urban Planetary Boundary Layer Dynamics Using 3-Year Doppler Wind Lidar Measurements in a Western Yangtze River Delta City, China Open
Understanding the dynamics of the planetary boundary layer (PBL) is crucial for comprehending land-atmosphere interactions. This study utilizes three years of Doppler wind lidar measurements from June 2019 to June 2022 to investigate PBL d…
View article: The Modulation of Synoptic Weather Patterns and Human Activities on the Diurnal Cycle of Summertime Canopy Urban Heat Island in Yangtze River Delta Urban Agglomeration, China
The Modulation of Synoptic Weather Patterns and Human Activities on the Diurnal Cycle of Summertime Canopy Urban Heat Island in Yangtze River Delta Urban Agglomeration, China Open
The pronounced excess urban warming phenomenon during summer in the Yangtze River Delta Urban Agglomeration (YRDUA) has emerged as a significant challenge to the health and economy of urban residents amidst the accelerating urbanization pr…
View article: Malaria transmission risk is projected to increase in the highlands of Western and Northern Rwanda
Malaria transmission risk is projected to increase in the highlands of Western and Northern Rwanda Open
Malaria is one of the major health threats in Africa, and the risk of transmission is projected to be exacerbated by global warming. Rwanda experienced an 11-fold increase in malaria incidence from 2011 to 2015 despite extensive funding an…
View article: Distinct effects of Fine and Coarse Aerosols on Microphysical Processes of Shallow Precipitation Systems in Summer over Southern China
Distinct effects of Fine and Coarse Aerosols on Microphysical Processes of Shallow Precipitation Systems in Summer over Southern China Open
The densely populated South China, adjacent to the South China Sea, which is associated with shallow precipitation during summer, makes it a natural experimental region for studying the impact of aerosols on shallow precipitation events. U…
View article: On the Feasibility of Radial Spatial Averaging to Improve Satellite Synthetic Aperture Radar Ocean Wind Retrievals
On the Feasibility of Radial Spatial Averaging to Improve Satellite Synthetic Aperture Radar Ocean Wind Retrievals Open
This work focuses on the feasibility of radial spatial av-eraging to improve satellite Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) ocean Horizontal Wind Speed (HWS) retrievals even in neu-tral atmosphere situations. The reference for comparison are in-…
View article: Comment on egusphere-2024-1200
Comment on egusphere-2024-1200 Open
Abstract. In the context of global warming and rapid urbanization, heat waves (HW) are becoming more frequent, which is amplifying canopy urban heat island (CUHI) via various driving mechanisms. While the roles of local circulation and urb…
View article: Characterizing Dust and Biomass Burning Events from Sentinel-2 Imagery
Characterizing Dust and Biomass Burning Events from Sentinel-2 Imagery Open
The detection and evaluation of biomass burning and dust events are critical for understanding their impact on air quality, climate, and human health, particularly in the Mediterranean region. This research pioneers an innovative methodolo…