Abstract
This study analyzed the ozone concentration distribution across cities and counties in Gyeonggi-do (Province) from 2012 to 2021 to propose an ozone alert zone framework tailored to regional characteristics. Ozone concentration values were calculated using data from 69 urban air monitoring stations in Gyeonggi-do, and hierarchical clustering analysis was applied to divide the area into four clusters. Most clusters in Gyeonggi-do were delineated by high mountain ranges, indicating that geographical characteristics play a significant role in shaping ozone concentration patterns. These findings underscore the limitations of the current PM10-based ozone alert system and emphasize the need for zoning based on regional ozone concentration patterns.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 220-225 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Korean Chemical Engineering Research |
| Volume | 63 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - May 2025 |
Keywords
- Gyeonggi-do
- Hierarchical clustering analysis
- Ozone alert
- Regional ozone distribution