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Multi-channel statistical analysis of combustion aerosols. Part I: Canonical correlations and sources of particle modes

Gramotnev, Galina and Gramotnev, Dmitri K. (2007) Multi-channel statistical analysis of combustion aerosols. Part I: Canonical correlations and sources of particle modes . Atmospheric Environment 41(17):pp. 3521-3534.

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Abstract

A major problem with the analysis and investigation of combustion aerosols in the real-world environment is related to strong stochastic variations of the external and environmental parameters and factors (e.g., atmospheric turbulence, traffic fluctuations, etc.). Therefore, this paper develops new powerful statistical methods based on the canonical correlation analysis and the moving average technique, applied to combustion aerosols near a busy road. As a result, a new physical insight into the evolution of combustion aerosols and possible sources of nano-particle modes is presented and discussed. Several new particle modes are identified, analysed and associated either with trucks or cars on the road. In particular, liquid and solid particle modes are identified, and the mechanism of thermal fragmentation of solid nano-particles is used for the interpretation of the obtained results.

Item Type:Journal Article
Status:Published
Keywords:Combustion aerosols, Statistical analysis, Canonical correlations, Sources of particles
Subjects:230000 Mathematical Sciences > 230200 Statistics > 230202 Stochastic Analysis and Modelling
240000 Physical Sciences > 249900 Other Physical Sciences > 249999 Physical Sciences not elsewhere classified
260000 Earth Sciences > 260600 Atmospheric Sciences > 260699 Atmospheric Sciences not elsewhere classified
230000 Mathematical Sciences > 230200 Statistics > 230204 Applied Statistics
ID Code:4022
Deposited By:Gramotnev, Dmitri K.
Deposited On:04 May 2006
Alternative Locations:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2007.01.031
Copyright Owner:Copyright 2007 Elsevier
Copyright Statement:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.

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