Characteristics of Fine Particle Concentration and Case during Haze Days in Busan
This research investigates the characteristics of meteorological variation and fine particles (PM10 and PM2.5) for case related to the haze occurrence (Asian dust, long range transport, stationary) in Busan. Haze occurrence day was 559 days for 20 years (from 1996 to 2015), haze occurrence frequency was 82 days (14.7%) in March, followed by 67 days (12.0%) in February and 56 days (10.0%) in May. Asian dust occurred most frequently in spring and least in winter, whereas haze occurrence frequency was 31.5% in spring, 29.7% in winter, 21.1% in fall, and 17.7% in summer. PM10 concentration was highest in the occurrence of Asian dust, followed by haze and haze + mist, whereas PM2.5 concentration was highest in the occurrence of haze. These results indicate that understanding the relation between meteorological phenomena and fine particle concentration can provide insight into establishing a strategy to control urban air quality.