نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Dust is one of the most important atmospheric pollutants and has significant impacts on air quality, human health, and marine and terrestrial ecosystems in West Asia. In this study, the dry deposition of dust particles during a dust storm over the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz from 28 to 31 July 2018 is investigated as a case study. To simulate dry deposition, the WRF‑Chem model was employed, and the results were compared with CAMS reanalysis data. During this period, the dust storm originated from the desert regions of southwest Asia, particularly the Arabian Peninsula, and was associated with prevailing northwesterly (Shamal) winds. The results indicate that the maximum deposition flux coincided with increased surface particulate matter concentrations and intensified wind speeds. The spatial pattern of maximum deposition in the northern and northwestern parts of the Persian Gulf shows that dust transport pathways are consistent with the prevailing atmospheric dynamical conditions. WRF‑Chem outputs exhibit good agreement with CAMS data in terms of the temporal and spatial distribution of dry deposition, although some differences are evident, especially at the peak dust concentration. A strong correlation between the two datasets (R = 0.76) demonstrates that WRF‑Chem successfully captures the temporal variability of dry dust particle deposition. These findings highlight the importance of accurate numerical simulations and the use of reanalysis datasets to improve understanding and assessment of mineral inputs to the marine ecosystems of the Persian Gulf.
کلیدواژهها English
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