Ozone Trend Analysis at Pedregal Station in the Metropolitan Area of Mexico City
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https://doi.org/10.29356/jmcs.v49i4.1322Keywords:
Forecasting ozone, Pedregal station, MTBE, reid vapor pressureAbstract
Abstract. Pedregal Station is located in a residential area in the
southwest portion of Mexico City, where the worst ozone episodes are registered. Three models for forecasting ozone are analyzed based on the 19 mean semester maximum values of daily ozone registered at Pedregal Station. The logarithm model seems to fit best the available
data. Its use suggests that near 10 years have to elapse fom July 2005, before air quality is recovered. Additional control measures are suggested, such as, doubling concentration of MTBE, reducing gasoline Reid Vapor Pressure from 7.5 to 7 psia and increasing efficiency and cover of the public transport system, but reinforcing the present
control policies.
Resumen. En la estación de Pedregal, localizada en la zona residencial
de la región suroeste de la Ciudad de México, se registran los peores episodios de ozono. Se analizan tres modelos para pronosticar ozono sobre la base de los 19 datos del valor medio semestral de la máxima concentración diaria de ozono registrados en la estación de Pedregal. El modelo logarítmico es el que se ajusta mejor a los datos disponibles. Su uso sugiere que se requieren cerca de 10 años a partir de julio 2005, para recuperar la calidad del aire respecto al ozono. Se sugieren medidas adicionales de control, tales como doblar la concentración de MTBE, reducir la presión de vapor de la gasolina Reid de 7.5 a 7.0 psia e incrementar la eficiencia y cobertura del transporte público, pero reforzando las medidas actuales.
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