| Issue |
EPJ Web Conf.
Volume 362, 2026
31st International Laser Radar Conference (ILRC 31) Held Together with the 22nd Coherent Laser Radar Conference (CLRC 22)
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| Article Number | 03004 | |
| Number of page(s) | 4 | |
| Section | Investigation of Atmospheric Transport and Mixing Processes in the Atmosphere using Lidar | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202636203004 | |
| Published online | 09 April 2026 | |
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202636203004
Multi-Instrument Analysis of Nocturnal Low-Level Jet Influence on Air Quality over the Mid-Atlantic United States
(a) University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), Baltimore, MD, 21250, U.S.A.
(b) Goddard Earth Sciences Technology and Research (GESTAR) II, Baltimore, MD 21250, U.S.A.
(c) NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), Greenbelt, MD, 20771, U.S.A Lead Author e-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Published online: 9 April 2026
Abstract
Understanding the diurnal and seasonal variations of Nocturnal Low-Level Jets (NLLJs) and their influence on atmospheric constituents is crucial for elucidating regional atmospheric dynamics, air quality, and climate impacts. In this study, we investigate the influence of NLLJs on aerosol and ozone layers in the U.S. mid-Atlantic region using a comprehensive observational dataset from ozone and aerosol lidar profiles. We leverage data from radar wind profilers, ceilometers, and the GSFC Tropospheric Ozone Lidar (TROPOZ) system to characterize NLLJ dynamics, aerosol properties, and ozone concentrations. Through analysis of wind profiles, we examine the diurnal variations and seasonal trends of NLLJs, focusing on their intensity, frequency, and vertical structure. Concurrently TROPOZ ozone lidar data provide high-resolution vertical profiles of tropospheric ozone concentration, allowing for detailed investigation into ozone distribution and its relationship with NLLJs.
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