Decadal Analysis of Heat-Wave Events in Thessaloniki and Investigation of Impacts on PM10

Particulate Matter Sampling Techniques and Data Modelling Methods

“…In this sense, a prediction is most inluenced by the initial conditions the current situation from which we predict a change. Predicting short-range PM 10 is important in order to identify days in which PM 10 levels spike so that people with medical conditions which make them vulnerable to air pollution, such as asthmatics, can avoid exposure. It also allows for initiatives such as free public transport days to reduce commuter traic volumes and thus reduce PM 10 concentrations on a predicted high day.…”

“…Particles are commonly classiied according to their size as either coarse or ine. Fine particles have a diameter of 2.5 μm PM 2.5 ) or less, and coarse particles are 10 μm or less PM 10 ). Particulate mater that has a diameter over 100 μm tends not to stay airborne long enough to be measured.…”

“…PM 10 are so minute that they can be inhaled, penetrate the lungs and cause serious health problems. One event which illustrates the efect of particle pollution on human health is the 1952 Great Smog in London.…”

“…As a result of events such as the Great Smog and obvious signs of climate change, many countries are now commited to international and national clean air legislation and air quality standards. These agreements require regular reporting of air quality including PM 10 concentrations.…”

“…In New Zealand population ~ 4.4 million), it was reported that, despite relatively low air pollution when compared with other members of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, during 2012 a total of 1370 deaths, 30 hospital admissions and 2.55 million restricted activity days were linked to PM 10 pollution [3]. Even low levels of PM 10 have been found to signiicantly afect human health.…”