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Procedures for the estimation of regional scale atmospheric emissions - An example from the North West region of England

Longhurst, J. W.S.; Lindley, S. J.; Longhurst, James; Watson, A. F.R.; Conlan, D. E.

Authors

J. W.S. Longhurst

S. J. Lindley

A. F.R. Watson

D. E. Conlan



Abstract

This paper considers the value of applying an alternative pro rata methodology to the estimation of atmospheric emissions from a given regional or local area. Such investigations into less time and resource intensive means of providing estimates in comparison to traditional methods are important due to the potential role of new methods in the development of air quality management plans. A pro rata approach is used here to estimate emissions of SO2, NOx, CO, CO2, VOCs and black smoke from all sources and Pb from transportation for the North West region of England. This method has the advantage of using readily available data as well as being an easily repeatable procedure which provides a good indication of emissions to be expected from a particular geographical region. This can then provide the impetus for further emission studies and ultimately a regional/local air quality management plan. Results suggest that between 1987 and 1991 trends in the emissions of the pollutants considered have been less favourable in the North West region than in the nation as a whole. Copyright © 1996 Elsevier Science Ltd.

Citation

Longhurst, J. W., Lindley, S. J., Longhurst, J., Watson, A. F., & Conlan, D. E. (1996). Procedures for the estimation of regional scale atmospheric emissions - An example from the North West region of England. Atmospheric Environment, 30(17), 3079-3091. https://doi.org/10.1016/1352-2310%2895%2900304-5

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 1996
Journal Atmospheric Environment
Print ISSN 1352-2310
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 30
Issue 17
Pages 3079-3091
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/1352-2310%2895%2900304-5
Keywords estimation, regional, atmospheric emissions, north west, England, emission estimates, methodology, air quality management
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1105764
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/1352-2310(95)00304-5