PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency

Sea salt and mineral dust contribution to particulate matter; model calculations

Newsitem | 01-07-2009
Photo of mineral dust in the air

The natural contribution to particulate matter (PM) can now be calculated with a model for PM. Therefore, the LOTOS EUROS model was extended with a description of PM from sea salt and mineral dust. In addition, the formation of secondary organic particles from natural sources was included. The extended model allows for a more accurate assessment of PM levels, for both past and future years.

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