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In this paper, we will present a simple algorithm to estimate the temporal and spatial distribution of dust mass concentration by combining PM10 and conventional meteorological observations. The efficiency of the algorithm has been demonstrated by applying it to analyze the dust source, transport, and dissipation of the dust storm which occurred in the west region of Pa-tan-chi-lin Desert at 0200 BST 27 March, 2004.
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Zhao, F., Li, X., Gai, C. et al. Estimation of the temporal and spatial distribution of dust concentration over China by combining PM10 and conventional meteorological observations. Environ Monit Assess 170, 65–72 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-009-1215-z
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