Measurement report: Source attribution and estimation of black carbon levels in an urban hotspot of the central Po Valley – an integrated approach combining high-resolution dispersion modelling and micro-aethalometers

Veratti, Giorgio; Bigi, Alessandro; Stortini, Michele; Teggi, Sergio; Ghermandi, Grazia

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-10475-2024

Articles | Volume 24, issue 18

https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-10475-2024

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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-10475-2024

© Author(s) 2024. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Articles | Volume 24, issue 18

Measurement report

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19 Sep 2024

Measurement report |

| 19 Sep 2024

Measurement report: Source attribution and estimation of black carbon levels in an urban hotspot of the central Po Valley – an integrated approach combining high-resolution dispersion modelling and micro-aethalometers

Giorgio Veratti, Alessandro Bigi, Michele Stortini, Sergio Teggi, and Grazia Ghermandi

Supplement

https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-10475-2024-supplement

Data sets

Aerosol absorption data in Modena, Italy Alessandro Bigi https://zenodo.org/records/8140250

Model code and software

Advanced Tools for Black Carbon Dispersion Modelling Giorgio Veratti https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13255628

Video supplement

Diurnal variability of Black Carbon in Modena: Modeled concentration maps for winter 2020 and 2021 Giorgio Veratti https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12960786

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In a study of two consecutive winter seasons, we used measurements and modelling tools to identify the levels and sources of black carbon pollution in a medium-sized urban area of the Po Valley, Italy. Our findings show that biomass burning and traffic-related emissions (especially from Euro 4 diesel cars) significantly contribute to BC concentrations. This research offers crucial insights for policymakers and urban planners aiming to improve air quality in cities.