Particulate matter with 10 μm or less in diameter (PM10) is known to have adverse effects on human health and the environment. For cities and countries committed to reducing PM10 emissions, it is essential to have models that accurately estimate and predict PM10 concentrations for reporting and monitoring purposes. This dataset provides 2008 annual average PM10 concentrations in micrograms per m3, highlighting the pollution hotspots in the Greater Sydney area.
Modelled concentrations were generated by adapting ERG's London Air Quality Toolkit (LAQT) for Sydney, using local meteorology and emissions data. The model is a simplified version, owing to the limitations in spatial resolution of available emissions data.
Stewart, Gregor; Beevers, Sean (2019). Modelled PM10 for Sydney in 2008. King's College London.