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Aerosol Optical Depth and Precipitation

Measuring Particle Concentration, Health Risks and Environmental Impacts

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  1. Sneha Gautam

    1. Division of Civil Engineering, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, India

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  2. Roshini Praveen Kumar

    1. Division of Civil Engineering, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, India

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  3. Cyril Samuel

    1. Division of Civil Engineering, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, India

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  • Analyzes aerosol optical depth to derive the relationship between aerosols and precipitation
  • Identifies the role of aerosols in causing floods and other hazardous precipitation events
  • Utilizes remote sensing and mapping techniques to inform sustainable disaster risk management practices

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This volume uses aerosol optical depth (AOD) analysis through mapping and remote sensing techniques to derive the relationship between aerosols and hazardous precipitation events, primarily in the form of flooding. Attention is also given to pollution caused by an abundance of particulate matter in the atmosphere and its impacts on human health, which is also assessed via the study of AOD. Background is given on how AOD is retrieved, and why it is a useful tool for estimating atmospheric particle concentration, but also the challenges associated with using this approach. Different aerosol types are introduced to perform a comparative analysis of the most common associations between pollution impacts on temperature and resulting precipitation events. These analyses will help to provide an overview of the best strategies to make informed and sustainable disaster risk management practices and policies. The target audience for the work is students, researchers, and scientists working witha vision towards sustainability, public health safety and air pollution mitigation measures. It will also be a useful text for climate change policy makers, environmental engineers and stakeholders in social development sectors.

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vi
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  2. Unraveling the Complex Relationships Between Aerosol Optical Depth and Temperature: A Review

    • Ruchi Dangayach, Ashutosh Kumar Pandey
    Pages 1-18

  3. Impact Assessments of Aerosol Optical Depth and Lightning on Thunderstorm Over the Region of Uttarakhand, India

    • Alok Sagar Gautam, Sanjeev Kumar, Karan Singh, Shyam Narayan Nautiyal, Sneha Gautam
    Pages 19-32

  4. Aerosol Variability and Its Impact on Cloud-Precipitation Interaction in Urban Areas of Maharashtra, India

    • Asha B. Chelani, Rahul V. Vyawahare, Sneha Gautam
    Pages 33-53

  5. Comparative Health Risk Assessment of Black Carbon and Particulate Matter Emissions in East India During the COVID-19 First and Second Waves

    • Dilip Kumar Mahato, Balram Ambade
    Pages 55-78

  6. Source and Risk Assessment of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Ambient Air and Its Human Health Implications

    • Thamaraikannan Mohankumar, Jawahar Salavath, Panjakumar Karunamoorthy, Dhananjayan Venugopal, Jayanthi Palaniyappan, Elango Duraisamy et al.
    Pages 79-105

  7. Air Pollution in the Southern Part of Iraq and Its Health Risks

    • Nader A. Salman, Maha K. Al-Mishrey, Hamid T. Al-Saad, Ahmed Rushdi
    Pages 107-122

  8. Optical Characteristics and Radiative Effects of Anthropogenic and Natural Aerosols Over an Urban Area

    • Ihsan Flayyih Hasan AL-Jawhary
    Pages 123-139

  9. Innovative Air-Purifying Mask: A Novel Solution for Combating Toxic Gases in the Environment

    • I. Hubert Spencer, John Bosco John Paul, I. Bella Mary, A. Diana Andrushia, Issac Abraham Sybiya Vasantha Packiavathy
    Pages 141-160

  10. Atmospheric Particulate Matter in Bangladesh: Sources, Meteorological Factors and Management Approaches

    • Abeer Hossain Kanta, Sneha Gautam, Md. Badiuzzaman Khan
    Pages 161-175

  11. Review of the Role of Aerosols in the Spread of COVID-19

    • Nishi Srivastava
    Pages 177-188

  12. Aerosol-Social-Health Nexus: Unveiling the Reciprocity with Aerosol Optical Depth

    • Sneha Mahalingam, Ramsundram Narayanan
    Pages 189-198

  13. Aerosol Optical Depth vs. PM2.5: Adaptation of Hybrid Optimization Algorithms for Temporal Prediction

    • Niveditha Muruganandam, Ramsundram Narayanan
    Pages 199-210

  14. Monsoon Shifts and Their Impact on Air Quality and Weather: A Case Study of the Amaravathi River Basin, India

    • Roshini Praveen Kumar, J. Brema, Sneha Gautam, G. Catherina
    Pages 211-228

  15. Evaluation and Scientometric Analysis of Aerosols and Associated Implications

    • Steffi Joseph Perumpully, Sneha Gautam
    Pages 229-243

  16. Anthropogenic Influence on Aerosol Optical Depth

    • S. Najma Nikkath, S. Tamil Selvi
    Pages 245-263

  17. The Effect of Additives on Particulate Matter Emissions from Biomass Combustion

    • Zuhal Akyürek
    Pages 265-277

  18. Back Matter

    Pages 279-281
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Editors and Affiliations

  • Division of Civil Engineering, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, India

    Sneha Gautam, Roshini Praveen Kumar, Cyril Samuel

About the editors

Dr. Sneha Gautam is an Associate Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, and an M.Tech in Environmental Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Indian School of Mines (IIT - ISM) Dhanbad. Following his Ph.D., Dr. Gautam has had a distinguished career. He worked at INCLEN and the University of California, Berkeley, USA, from May 2015 to July 2016. Subsequently, he received a Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan, and continued his postdoctoral work from August 2016 to May 2017. Later, he served as an Assistant Professor & Head at Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat, from September 2017 to April 2019. Dr. Gautam's research is at the intersection of clean air engineering/science, human health, and smart/sustainable living in urban environments. His work delves into the formation and emission of particles, with a focus on both vehicular and non-vehicular sources, particularly in the context of megacities. His contributions extend to developing low-cost sensing approaches and aiding in the formulation of exposure control technology and guidelines for policymakers, leading to improved urban air quality and associated health benefits.  Additionally, Dr. Gautam has served as an editor for various journals and has published papers in diverse multidisciplinary fields. His commitment to advancing knowledge and addressing environmental challenges is evident in his extensive contributions to academia and research. 

 

Roshini Praveen Kumar, a dedicated individual, completed her B.E. in Civil Engineering at VDIT-Haliyal in 2019. Subsequently, she pursued an M. Tech. in Environment and Water Resource at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, India, from 2019 to 2021. With a focus on aerosol retrieval studies and the exploration of interactions between aerosols and precipitation, she has contributed to published papers in these areas. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor, she actively engages in research and education within the field of Climate and Water Resources. Her commitment is further demonstrated by her pursuit of a Ph.D. in the same domain, reflecting a dedication to advancing knowledge in these crucial areas. Her academic journey reflects her passion for addressing environmental challenges, particularly in rainfall, climate, and river basin studies, aiming to make meaningful contributions to her field.

 

Cyril Samuel, a distinguished professional, earned his B. Tech in Civil Engineering from Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences Coimbatore, India in 2016. Following this, he gained practical experience at St. Andrews Infrastructure from 2016 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been actively involved in consulting and interior design projects through his own firm, Aesthetic Draftsman. Building on his industry experience, he pursued an M. Tech. in Environment and Water Resource at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences from 2019 to 2021. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Institute, he simultaneously pursues a Ph.D. in the field of Air Pollution and Lightning. His diverse contributions include published papers in aerosol retrieval studies and exploring the interaction between aerosols and precipitation.

 

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Aerosol Optical Depth and Precipitation

  • Book Subtitle: Measuring Particle Concentration, Health Risks and Environmental Impacts

  • Editors: Sneha Gautam, Roshini Praveen Kumar, Cyril Samuel

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-55836-8

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-55835-1Published: 26 April 2024

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-55838-2Due: 27 May 2024

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-55836-8Published: 25 April 2024

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VI, 281

  • Number of Illustrations: 7 b/w illustrations, 74 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Atmospheric Sciences, Pollution, general, Environmental Management, Environmental Health

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