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Characterization of Non-Methane Hydrocarbons Fingerprint Prevalence in Urban Areas of Fujairah - UAE Using eNose Sensor Technology

Received: 3 January 2024     Accepted: 24 January 2024     Published: 5 February 2024
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Abstract

Multiple sources influence air quality and regional climate in complicated atmospheric emission situations like urban agglomerations. To resolve pollution plumes and source influences in polluted areas, a comprehensive chemical fingerprinting of sources utilizing non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHCs) and the identification of acceptable tracer molecules and emission ratios is required, in contrast to pristine locations, where reliance on a single or a few chemical tracers is frequently sufficient. We have characterized the prevalence of NMHCs fingerprints in the urban areas and quantified the correlation of windspeed with the concentration of these pollutants. eNose sensors and Air quality management stations provide the data to identify the emission sources of such pollutants. Based on our analysis, the average NMHC concentration in 2021 has been recorded 0.424 ppm at point 1 AQMS whereas at point 2 AQMS it was 0.256 ppm. Such outcomes could be attributed to the proximity of emissions sources, the direction and speed of the wind, or both. Moreover, traffic can be a major contributor to pollution levels in any urban area. More research based on a larger dataset is required before definitive conclusions can be drawn, and viable solutions can be proposed.

Published in American Journal of Remote Sensing (Volume 12, Issue 1)
DOI 10.11648/ajrs.20241201.12
Page(s) 14-17
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Keywords

eNose, Volatile Organic Compound, Non-Methane Hydrocarbons, Pollution, Air Quality Monitoring Station, Uae

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    Abdalla, R. Y. Y. A.; Moalla, A. A.; Ateeg, M.; Kalathingal, M. S. H.; Mirza, S. B., et al. Characterization of Non-Methane Hydrocarbons Fingerprint Prevalence in Urban Areas of Fujairah - UAE Using eNose Sensor Technology. Am. J. Remote Sens. 2024, 12(1), 14-17. doi: 10.11648/ajrs.20241201.12

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    Abdalla RYYA, Moalla AA, Ateeg M, Kalathingal MSH, Mirza SB, et al. Characterization of Non-Methane Hydrocarbons Fingerprint Prevalence in Urban Areas of Fujairah - UAE Using eNose Sensor Technology. Am J Remote Sens. 2024;12(1):14-17. doi: 10.11648/ajrs.20241201.12

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  • Fujairah Research Centre, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

  • Fujairah Environment Authority, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

  • Fujairah Environment Authority, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

  • Fujairah Research Centre, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

  • Fujairah Research Centre, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

  • Fujairah Research Centre, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

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