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Long-term ozone formation sensitivity in China: spatiotemporal evolution and machine learning attribution
Jinglan Lin
College of Environment and Climate, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, PR China
Liqing Wu
College of Ocean and Meteorology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, 524000, PR China
Chujun Chen
College of Environment and Climate, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, PR China
Yongkang Wu
College of Environment and Climate, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, PR China
Rui Lin
High Performance Computing Department, National Supercomputing Center in Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518000, PR China
Xuemei Wang
College of Environment and Climate, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, PR China
College of Environment and Climate, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, PR China
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By integrating satellite data from 2005–2023 (warm seasons), we analyzed the spatiotemporal evolution of ozone formation sensitivity across China. Results show a shift toward NOx-limited and transitional regimes under policy measures. Explainable machine learning suggests this evolution is mainly associated with emission changes, while meteorological factors become increasingly important under cleaner conditions. These findings support more precise, region-specific ozone control strategies.
By integrating satellite data from 2005–2023 (warm seasons), we analyzed the spatiotemporal...
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