So near yet so different: Surface ozone at three sites in Malaysia. (January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ahamad, F; Latif, M T; Yusoff, M F; Khan, M F; Juneng, L
• Is Part Of: IOP conference series. Volume 228(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-01
• Subjects: Earth sciences -- Periodicals; Environmental sciences -- Congresses; Environmental sciences -- Periodicals; 550.5
• DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/228/1/012024
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-1307

Abstract

Abstract: Surface ozone is an air pollutant and greenhouse gas. This study attempts to identify some key challenges in ozone mitigation based on surface ozone observations at three locations within and near Klang Valley, Malaysia. Surface ozone data obtained from the Department of Environment Malaysia for Petaling Jaya (S1), Shah Alam (S2) and Cheras (S3) stations are analysed to show variation in ozone between stations that are in close proximity. Initial statistical analysis results indicate a large difference in the frequency of total daily maximum ozone concentration at S2 compared to S1 and S3 stations. The application of IoT could likely be a viable option for determining sensitivity to precursors and meteorological conditions once the technology has further matured.