Influence of particulate matter on air quality due to “Nortes” events in the Gulf of Mexico

Cortez-Huerta, Mauro; Sosa Echeverría, Rodolfo; Fuentes García, Gilberto; Antonio Durán, Rafael; Sánchez Álvarez, Pablo; Magaña, Víctor; Retama, Armando

doi:10.1016/j.apr.2023.101889

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“…The dredging works carried out to widen the navigation channel and the maneuvering area for ships, which have generated an increase in sedimentation in the marine area, have negatively affected various species of fauna and flora that inhabit the area. This environmental impact indicates that sedimentation can have negative consequences for the marine biodiversity of the area [14]. Another point is the increase in emissions.…”

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Evolution of the Polygon of the Protected Natural Area “Parque Nacional Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano” Due to the Expansion of the Port of Veracruz, Mexico

Hernandez,

Castañeda-Chávez,

Díaz-González

et al. 2024

Enfoque UTE

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The Port of Veracruz, Mexico was artificially built at the beginning of the 21st century, dredging the sea floor and removing reefs to allow the entry of large ships, which led to a growth in the traffic of goods and people through it, making it the largest commercial port in all of Mexico. In 1992 the Government of Mexico decreed the area of coastal reefs near the Port of Veracruz as a protected natural area with the name of the Parque Nacional Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano (PSNSAV). In 2013, with the demand of international trade, the decision was made to expand the port, generating job growth in the area and an increase in the flow of containers and automobiles, also have a greater capacity to transport cereals, minerals and fuels. In contrast to the disagreements of the society due to the loss of protected space, the Parks polygon had to be modified. This work try to demonstrated that the construction of the port expansion began previous the presentation to the environmental authorities of the Environmental Impact Statement and the change in the protected limits with the disappearance of the Punta Gorda reefs and the dredging of Vergara Bay for the arrival of deep draft vessels. Through a systematic mapping of the scientific literature combined with satellite mapping and visual interpretation of images, and documentary analysis, we determined the damage to the reef system, which has protected species according to Mexican national regulations.

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Evolution of the Polygon of the Protected Natural Area “Parque Nacional Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano” Due to the Expansion of the Port of Veracruz, Mexico

Hernandez,

Castañeda-Chávez,

Díaz-González

et al. 2024

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“…The presence of polluting substances causes air pollution. The most common ones being monitored are ozone (O 3 ), carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ), sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), and particulate matter (PM), which can be emitted into the environment naturally and/or by anthropogenic activities, thus affecting air quality and causing diseases and premature deaths in exposed people [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13].…”

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Drone-Assisted Particulate Matter Measurement in Air Monitoring: A Patent Review

Altamira-Colado,

Cuevas-González,

Reyna

et al. 2024

Atmosphere

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Air pollution is caused by the presence of polluting elements. Ozone (O3), carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and particulate matter (PM) are the most controlled gasses because they can be released into the atmosphere naturally or as a result of human activity, which affects air quality and causes disease and premature death in exposed people. Depending on the substance being measured, ambient air monitors have different types of air quality sensors. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in designing drones as mobile sensors for monitoring air pollution. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to provide a comprehensive patent review to gain insight into the proprietary technologies currently used in drones used to monitor outdoor air pollution. Patent searches were conducted using three different patent search engines: Google Patents, WIPO’s Patentscope, and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The analysis of each patent consists of extracting data that supply information regarding the type of drone, sensor, or equipment for measuring PM, the lack or presence of a cyclone separator, and the ability to process the turbulence generated by the drone’s propellers. A total of 1473 patent documents were retrieved using the search engine. However, only 13 met the inclusion criteria, including patent documents reporting drone designs for outdoor air pollution monitoring. Therefore, was found that most patents fall under class G01N (measurement; testing) according to the International Patents Classification, where the most common sensors and devices are infrared or visible light cameras, cleaning devices, and GPS tracking devices. The most common tasks performed by drones are air pollution monitoring, assessment, and control. These categories cover different aspects of the air pollution management cycle and are essential to effectively address this environmental problem.

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High-resolution atmospheric emissions estimate from dredging activities during port expansion in Veracruz, Mexico

Cortez-Huerta,

Sosa Echeverría,

Fuentes García

et al. 2024

Ocean Engineering

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Influence of particulate matter on air quality due to “Nortes” events in the Gulf of Mexico

Cited by 3 publications

References 49 publications

Evolution of the Polygon of the Protected Natural Area “Parque Nacional Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano” Due to the Expansion of the Port of Veracruz, Mexico

Evolution of the Polygon of the Protected Natural Area “Parque Nacional Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano” Due to the Expansion of the Port of Veracruz, Mexico

Drone-Assisted Particulate Matter Measurement in Air Monitoring: A Patent Review

High-resolution atmospheric emissions estimate from dredging activities during port expansion in Veracruz, Mexico

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