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Investigating the dispersion and transport of carbon monoxide in West Africa with a focus on biomass burning and gas flaring sources

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dc.contributor.authorOnojeghuo, Ajoke
dc.contributor.authorFleming, Zoƫ
dc.contributor.authorPanagi, Marios
dc.contributor.authorBalzter, Heiko
dc.contributor.authorMonks, Paul S.
dc.date.accessioned2026-10-07T16:02:21Z
dc.date.available2026-10-07T16:02:21Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractThis study presents an in-depth analysis of the dispersion and transport of carbon monoxide (CO) in West Africa, with a specific focus on the contributions from biomass burning and gas flaring activities. Utilizing data from the Global Fire Emissions Database (GFED4s) for biomass burning and the Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer (IASI) for CO concentrations, the research examines the seasonality of air pollution. Multi-seasonal 5-day trajectories of the NAME atmospheric dispersion model were employed to trace seasonal CO sources and their movement patterns. The findings highlight the dual impact of biomass burning inland and gas flaring offshore, particularly in Angola, on CO levels. Notably, the dispersion modelling process showed that emissions from gas flaring activities affect CO concentrations along the West African coast, especially during periods of lower wind speeds and dispersion rates. The study underscores the necessity of incorporating gas flaring emissions into atmospheric models to accurately simulate air pollution in the region. This comprehensive approach enhances the understanding of CO distribution and its environmental impacts, emphasizing the critical need for improved emission inventories and modeling techniques to address air pollution in West Africa.
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dc.format.extent18 p.
dc.identifier.citationOnojeghuo, A., Fleming, Z.L., Panagi, M. et al. Investigating the dispersion and transport of carbon monoxide in West Africa with a focus on biomass burning and gas flaring sources. Discov Atmos 3, 14 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44292-025-00038-6
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1007/s44292-025-00038-6
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11447/11251
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectAir pollution
dc.subjectAtmospheric dispersion model
dc.subjectBiomass burning
dc.subjectCarbon monoxide
dc.subjectCO
dc.subjectGas flaring
dc.titleInvestigating the dispersion and transport of carbon monoxide in West Africa with a focus on biomass burning and gas flaring sources
dc.typeArticle
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dcterms.sourceDiscover Atmosphere
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