Atmospheric Science Cluster
Recent Submissions
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Extraction and Evaluation of Lineaments From DEMs Generated from Different Bands of Microwave Data and Optical Data: A Case Study for Jahazpur Area, Bhilwara, India
( CRC Press , 2023 , Book chapter)This study extracts and examines lineaments from microwave and optical remote sensing data. The study discusses two DEMs of the Jahazpur area, Bhilwara, India, generated from C-band microwave data of Sentinel-1A and L-band ... -
In-site and ex-site date palm exposure to heavy metals involved infra-individual biomarkers upregulation
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2021 , Article)As a tree of considerable importance in arid regions—date palm, Phoenix dactylifera L. survival in contaminated areas of Sfax city has drawn our attention. Leaf samples of the plants grown in the study area showed high ... -
Long-term assessment of onshore and offshore wind energy potentials of Qatar
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)Exploitation of conventional energy resources has caused a deliberate increase in the emitted carbon in the atmosphere, which catalyzes global warming trends. This is a matter of concern, especially in Qatar, where fossil ... -
Human health risks associated with trace metals in dust of residential arid areas
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Composite dust samples were collected on a monthly basis over a full year from Doha, Qatar. Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS) was used for the determination of total concentrations of Na, K, Mg, Ca, Li, ... -
Impact of alternate Mn doping in ternary nanocomposites on their structural, optical and antimicrobial properties: Comparative analysis of photocatalytic degradation and antibacterial activity
( Academic Press , 2023 , Article)The present study was done to investigate and compare the photocatalytic and antibacterial activity of two in situ Manganese doped ternary nanocomposites. The dual ternary hybrid systems comprised Mn-doped Ag2WO4 coupled ... -
Long-Term Variability of Aerosol Concentrations and Optical Properties over the Indo-Gangetic Plain in South Asia
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Emissions of atmospheric pollutants are rapidly increasing over South Asia. A greater understanding of seasonal variability in aerosol concentrations over South Asia is a scientific challenge and has consequences due to a ... -
Understanding the role of atmospheric circulations and dispersion of air pollution associated with extreme smog events over South Asian megacity
( Springer , 2022 , Article)The winter fog/haze events in northeastern Pakistan and surrounding regions of India are often mixed with pollutants to form smog, and consequently damage human health and hampers daily life in the form of fatalities through ... -
Wrf-chem simulation for modeling seasonal variations and distributions of aerosol pollutants over the middle east
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Atmospheric aerosols and dust have become a challenge for urban air quality. The pre-sented study quantified seasonal spatio-temporal variations of aerosols, tropospheric ozone, and dust over the Middle East (ME) for the ... -
Solar driven photocatalytic degradation potential of novel graphitic carbon nitride based nano zero-valent iron doped bismuth ferrite ternary composite
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The synthetic industry has destroyed the life span of human beings due to environmental pollution. The discharged organic pollutants can be degraded by many physicochemical techniques, among them the heterogeneous ... -
Reflectance spectroscopy and ASTER mapping of aeolian dunes of Shaqra and Tharmada Provinces, Saudi Arabia: Field validation and laboratory confirmation
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2022 , Article)Spatial variability of grain sizes and mapping of aeolian dunes is important to study the sand erosion, transport, and dune movement and to understand the dune encroachment and land degradation. This study examines the ... -
Systematic laboratory approach to produce Mg-rich carbonates at low temperature
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2021 , Article)Dolomite is a common Mg-rich carbonate in the geological record, but the mechanism of its formation remains unclear. At low temperature, the incorporation of magnesium ions into the carbonate minerals necessary to form ... -
Environmental Evaluation Risk Assessment and Management options of Abu Nakhla Treated Sewage Effluent TSE Unlined Pond Doha Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference)The rapid economic and population growth of Qatar during the last few decades led to generation of substantial volume of municipal treated sewage effluent (TSE). Most of this water was disposed into Abu Nakhla depression ... -
Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollution in Doha - cases of schools and residences
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference)The World Health Organization (WHO) attributes air pollution to 1 in 8 deaths worldwide, where exposure to indoor air pollutants is a significant contributor to incidences of heart disease, respiratory problems, and cancer ... -
Atmospheric Black Carbon over Qatar: Seasonal Variability and Source Apportionment
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)The earth’s atmosphere contains minute particles suspended within it. These atmospheric particles influence the earth's radiation budget through their ability to absorb and scatter radiation. Black carbon (BC) is a type ... -
Edms model verification considering remarkable changes in airport traffic system
( Hungarian Meteorological Service , 2016 , Conference)This paper presents the verification process of the Emission and Dispersion Modeling System adapted to evaluate the air quality of Liszt Ferenc International Airport. One receptor point was selected at the Airport, at ... -
Do changes in current flow as a result of arrays of tidal turbines have an effect on benthic communities?
( Public Library of Science , 2016 , Article)Arrays of tidal energy converters have the potential to provide clean renewable energy for future generations. Benthic communities may, however, be affected by changes in current speeds resulting from arrays of tidal ... -
Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on Ambient Air Quality in Northwest China (NWC)
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)SARS-CoV-2 was discovered in Wuhan (Hubei) in late 2019 and covered the globe by March 2020. To prevent the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak, China imposed a countrywide lockdown that significantly improved the air quality. ... -
Pollution Characteristics of Particulate Matter (PM2.5 and PM10) and Constituent Carbonaceous Aerosols in a South Asian Future Megacity
( MDPI , 2020 , Article)The future megacity of Faisalabad is of prime interest when considering environmental health because of its bulky population and abundant industrial and anthropogenic sources of coarse particles (PM10) and fine airborne ... -
Mitigation of particulate matters and integrated approach for carbon monoxide remediation in an urban environment
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Air pollution is a serious threat throughout the world and may cause remarkable loss to human health and other living beings. A study was conducted to investigate the main sources of contaminants including CO, fine particle ... -
Inter-annual variability and distribution of aerosols during winters and aerosol optical thickness over Northeastern Pakistan
( Springer , 2020 , Article)ir pollution during winters over north-eastern (NE) Pakistan (71–74.5 E, 28–34 N) is a major challenge that affects human health, climate and daily life. In this article, distribution of aerosols and its optical properties ...