Satellite-Surface Perspectives of Air Quality and Aerosol-Cloud Effects on the Environment: An Overview of 7-SEAS/BASELInE

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dc.contributor.authorTsay, Si-Chee
dc.contributor.authorMaring, Hal B.
dc.contributor.authorLin, Neng-Huei
dc.contributor.authorBuntoung, Sumaman
dc.contributor.authorChantara, Somporn
dc.contributor.authorChuang, Hsiao-Chi
dc.contributor.authorGabriel, Philip M.
dc.contributor.authorGoodloe, Colby S.
dc.contributor.authorHolben, Brent N.
dc.contributor.authorHsiao, Ta-Chih
dc.contributor.authorHsu, N. Christina
dc.contributor.authorJanjai, Serm
dc.contributor.authorLau, William K. M.
dc.contributor.authorLee, Chung-Te
dc.contributor.authorLee, Jaehwa
dc.contributor.authorLoftus, Adrian M.
dc.contributor.authorNguyen, Anh X.
dc.contributor.authorNguyen, Cuong M.
dc.contributor.authorPani, Shantanu K.
dc.contributor.authorPantina, Peter
dc.contributor.authorSayer, Andrew
dc.contributor.authorTao, Wei-Kuo
dc.contributor.authorWang, Sheng-Hsiang
dc.contributor.authorWelton, Ellsworth J.
dc.contributor.authorWiriya, Wan
dc.contributor.authorYen, Ming-Cheng
dc.date.accessioned2024-04-29T17:01:07Z
dc.date.available2024-04-29T17:01:07Z
dc.date.issued2016-10-30
dc.description.abstractThe objectives of 7-SEAS/BASELInE (Seven SouthEast Asian Studies/Biomass-burning Aerosols & Stratocumulus Environment: Lifecycles & Interactions Experiment) campaigns in spring 2013–2015 were to synergize measurements from uniquely distributed ground-based networks (e.g., AERONET, MPLNET) and sophisticated platforms (e.g., SMARTLabs, regional contributing instruments), along with satellite observations/retrievals and regional atmospheric transport/chemical models to establish a critically needed database, and to advance our understanding of biomass-burning aerosols and trace gases in Southeast Asia (SEA). We present a satellite-surface perspective of 7-SEAS/BASELInE and highlight scientific findings concerning: (1) regional meteorology of moisture fields conducive to the production and maintenance of low-level stratiform clouds over land, (2) atmospheric composition in a biomass-burning environment, particularly tracers/markers to serve as important indicators for assessing the state and evolution of atmospheric constituents, (3) applications of remote sensing to air quality and impact on radiative energetics, examining the effect of diurnal variability of boundary-layer height on aerosol loading, (4) aerosol hygroscopicity and ground-based cloud radar measurements in aerosol-cloud processes by advanced cloud ensemble models, and (5) implications of air quality, in terms of toxicity of nanoparticles and trace gases, to human health. This volume is the third 7-SEAS special issue (after Atmospheric Research, vol. 122, 2013; and Atmospheric Environment, vol. 78, 2013) and includes 27 papers published, with emphasis on air quality and aerosol-cloud effects on the environment. BASELInE observations of stratiform clouds over SEA are unique, such clouds are embedded in a heavy aerosol-laden environment and feature characteristically greater stability over land than over ocean, with minimal radar surface clutter at a high vertical spatial resolution. To facilitate an improved understanding of regional aerosol-cloud effects, we envision that future BASELInE-like measurement/modeling needs fall into two categories: (1) efficient yet critical in-situ profiling of the boundary layer for validating remote-sensing/retrievals and for initializing regional transport/chemical and cloud ensemble models, and (2) fully utilizing the high observing frequencies of geostationary satellites for resolving the diurnal cycle of the boundary-layer height as it affects the loading of biomass-burning aerosols, air quality and radiative energetics.
dc.description.sponsorshipThe lead author thanks the continuous support of SMARTLabs deployment and research in Southeast Asia, as part of NASA Radiation Sciences Program (RSP) and Interdisciplinary Studies project. NASA EOS and RSP support deployments of AERONET and MPLNET. The authors thank the continuous support and assistance by the Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration (Contract No.: EPA-102-U1L1-02-101, EPA-103-U1L1-02-101, EPA-104-U1L1-02-101), and the Ministry of Science and Technology of Taiwan (Grant No. 103-2111-M-008-001, 104-2111-M-008-002). We also gratefully acknowledge the team efforts of logistic supports and assistance for instrument deployments provided by the National Central University (Taiwan), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (Vietnam, VAST.HTQT.NGA.04/15-16), National HydroMeteorological Service of Vietnam, Silpakorn University (Thailand), Chiang Mai University (Thailand), and the Doi Angkhang Meteorological Station (Thailand). Thanks are also given to all assistants and graduate students involving in the site operation, data analysis and technical support for making field campaigns successful.
dc.description.urihttps://aaqr.org/articles/aaqr-16-08-siseasia-0350
dc.format.extent22 pages
dc.genrejournal articles
dc.identifierdoi:10.13016/m2xirc-enh3
dc.identifier.citationTsay, Si-Chee, Hal B. Maring, Neng-Huei Lin, Sumaman Buntoung, Somporn Chantara, Hsiao-Chi Chuang, Philip M. Gabriel, et al. “Satellite-Surface Perspectives of Air Quality and Aerosol-Cloud Effects on the Environment: An Overview of 7-SEAS/BASELInE.” Aerosol and Air Quality Research 16, no. 11 (2016): 2581–2602. https://doi.org/10.4209/aaqr.2016.08.0350.
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.4209/aaqr.2016.08.0350
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/33400
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherAerosol and Air Quality Research
dc.relation.isAvailableAtThe University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
dc.relation.ispartofUMBC GESTAR II
dc.rightsThis work was written as part of one of the author's official duties as an Employee of the United States Government and is therefore a work of the United States Government. In accordance with 17 U.S.C. 105, no copyright protection is available for such works under U.S. Law.
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