AUTHOR=Wang Deying , Wang Jizhi , Yang Yuanqin , Jia Wenxing , Zhong Junting , Wang Yaqiang , Zhang Xiaoye TITLE=Predicting air quality using a quantitative forecasting model of PM2.5 micro-scale variation nested with wave spectrum analysis JOURNAL=Frontiers in Environmental Science VOLUME=Volume 11 - 2023 YEAR=2023 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/environmental-science/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1232121 DOI=10.3389/fenvs.2023.1232121 ISSN=2296-665X ABSTRACT=

This study focused on weather and environmental numerical prediction and public demand. It expanded the concept and technology growth points in new fields in terms of new tasks for major prediction services for “large-scale public events.” This is required for more advanced prediction and to improve the resolution, fineness, and accuracy of the prediction. This study explored the prediction theory and technical application of transient atmospheric aerosol pollution within an accuracy of an hour. The novelty of this study is as follows: ①Based on high-quality big data covering the Northern Hemisphere with high temporal resolution with an accuracy of 1 h, a quantitative theory of the “natural weather cycle” spectral analysis algorithm was developed. This study presented a quantitative forecast model that nests the “spectral analysis of atmospheric wave-like disturbance” in the westerly belt with the “transient characteristics” of micro-scale aerosols (PM2.5 concentration) in Beijing and North China. ②According to the nested model of this study, the wave-like oscillation (H′) of 500 hPa was positively correlated with the PLAM index and PM2.5 mass concentration during nested multi-“natural weather cycles.” The significance level exceeded 0.001. This study demonstrated the prediction abilities of early quantitative fine prediction theory and implementation in the context of air quality. The forecast service on 1 October 2022, for the opening of the CCP 20th National Congress (16 October), and during the conference was successfully presented in real time. The results of this study on hourly resolution high-precision air quality forecasting service showed that rolling forecasts can be continuously released both 1 month and 7–10 days in advance, and the nesting effect can constantly be updated. Forecasts were found to be consistent with reality. ③The nested mode method for atmospheric spectrum analysis and micro-scale aerosol (PM2.5) distribution provides quantitative analysis and a decision-making basis for business-oriented operations to address technical difficulties.