Network analysis: A novel approach to identify PM2.5 hotspots and their spatio-temporal impact on air quality in Santiago de Chile

, Herrera, Rodrigo, & (2020) Network analysis: A novel approach to identify PM2.5 hotspots and their spatio-temporal impact on air quality in Santiago de Chile. Air Quality, Atmosphere and Health, 13(9), pp. 1075-1082.

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Air pollution, particularly PM2.5 particulate matter, is a significant issue in Santiago, the capital of Chile. Santiago's pollution problem is exacerbated by its unique geographic location nestled against the Andes mountain range in the central valley of Chile. This paper uses network models that were developed primarily to analyze systemic risk in the financial system to identify those locations in the city that are most important for explaining PM2.5 levels. High average concentrations are associated with both systemically important locations and those that are most sensitive to pollution arriving from other areas. A detailed picture of the links across the city can help direct official efforts to combat pollution.

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ID Code: 202324
Item Type: Contribution to Journal (Journal Article)
Refereed: Yes
ORCID iD:
Clements, Adamorcid.org/0000-0002-4232-0323
Hurn, Stanorcid.org/0000-0002-6134-7943
Measurements or Duration: 8 pages
Keywords: Networks, Particulate matter, PM2.5, Santiago
DOI: 10.1007/s11869-020-00862-2
ISSN: 1873-9318
Pure ID: 62738546
Divisions: Current > Research Centres > Centre for Data Science
Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > QUT Business School
Past > Institutes > Institute for Future Environments
Current > Schools > School of Economics & Finance
Current > QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Science
Current > Research Centres > Centre for Tropical Crops and Biocommodities
Copyright Owner: Springer Nature B.V. 2020
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Deposited On: 21 Jul 2020 22:59
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