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Evaluating Ground-level Ozone Formation Sensitivity On The Eastern Coast Of Australia Via Analysis Of Long-term In Situ Observation Data.

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Evaluating Ground-level Ozone Formation Sensitivity On The Eastern Coast Of Australia Via Analysis Of Long-term In Situ Observation Data.

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Evaluating Ground-Level Ozone Formation Sensitivity on the Eastern Coast of Australia via Analysis of Long-Term In

Yang Xiao^1,2, Zijun Li³, Juha Sulo³

¹College of Environment and Climate, Institute for Environmental and Climate Research, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China.

Environmental Science & Technology

|December 27, 2025

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Summary

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Limited Southern Hemisphere ozone data hinders understanding. Long-term Australian measurements reveal volatile organic compounds, like formaldehyde, are key drivers of ground-level ozone formation, especially from land-influenced air masses.

Keywords:

FNR air mass formaldehyde long-term trend ozone seasonal variability

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Area of Science:

Atmospheric Chemistry
Environmental Science
Air Quality Monitoring

Background:

Ground-level ozone (O₃) formation in the Southern Hemisphere is poorly understood due to scarce long-term observational data.
Existing research highlights the complexity of ozone chemistry, influenced by precursors like nitrogen oxides (NO_x) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze a decade of ground-based measurements of O₃ and its precursors in eastern Australia.
To investigate the factors controlling daytime O₃ formation regimes and trends in the Southern Hemisphere.
To assess the influence of different air mass types on pollutant concentrations.

Main Methods:

Analysis of continuous ground-based measurements of O₃, formaldehyde (HCHO), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), and benzene, toluene, and xylene (BTX) from 2011 to 2020.

Statistical trend analysis of pollutant concentrations.

Determination of ozone formation regimes using the formaldehyde-to-NO₂ ratio (FNR) and assessment of air mass influences.

Main Results:

A statistically significant upward trend in HCHO was observed at Memorial Park (0.19 ppb yr^-1).
Land-influenced air masses significantly enhanced concentrations of O₃, HCHO, NO₂, and BTX compared to sea-influenced masses.
Daytime O₃ formation was predominantly in the volatile organic compound (VOC)-limited regime at both sites, with HCHO (from primary emissions indicated by BTX) controlling the monthly FNR.

Conclusions:

Long-term in situ measurements are crucial for understanding ground-level O₃ formation dynamics in data-limited regions.
Formaldehyde, originating from primary emissions, plays a dominant role in controlling ozone formation in eastern Australia.
Findings provide valuable insights for future ozone research and mitigation strategies in the Southern Hemisphere.