Figures & data
Figure 1. (a) Map of India. (b) Map of Tamil Nadu. (c) Map showing the study area at Gummidipoondi. (d) Aerial view of monitoring location. Image sources: Maps of India (a, b); Image Source: Google Earth Pro (c, d).
![Figure 1. (a) Map of India. (b) Map of Tamil Nadu. (c) Map showing the study area at Gummidipoondi. (d) Aerial view of monitoring location. Image sources: Maps of India (a, b); Image Source: Google Earth Pro (c, d).](/cms/asset/85aaeb21-1530-4781-80f4-3fe10be71e7f/uawm_a_1604451_f0001_oc.jpg)
Table 1. Statistical summary of the attributes monitored during the study period.
Table 2. Comparison of O3 concentrations at different locations of India.
Figure 4. Monthly variation of the daily 1-hr maximum, mean daytime (11 hr from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), and daily (24-hr) concentrations of O3.
![Figure 4. Monthly variation of the daily 1-hr maximum, mean daytime (11 hr from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), and daily (24-hr) concentrations of O3.](/cms/asset/a55f50a0-72c2-4514-a3af-cd9ad444d3a6/uawm_a_1604451_f0004_b.gif)
Figure 8. Scattered polar plot showing O3 concentrations greater than 40 μg/m3 (circles represent the observed O3 concentration).
![Figure 8. Scattered polar plot showing O3 concentrations greater than 40 μg/m3 (circles represent the observed O3 concentration).](/cms/asset/28e87a8b-a3d9-4765-8f6f-cca51c48833a/uawm_a_1604451_f0008_oc.jpg)
Table 3. Pearson’s correlation analysis of O3 with temperature, solar irradiance, relative humidity, and NOx during summer season (March, April, and May).
Table 4. Pearson’s correlation analysis of O3 with temperature, solar irradiance, relative humidity, and NOx during pre-monsoon season (June, July, August, and September).
Table 5. Pearson’s correlation analysis of O3 with temperature, solar irradiance, relative humidity, and NOx during monsoon season (October, November, and December).
Table 6. Pearson’s correlation analysis of O3 with temperature, solar irradiance, relative humidity, and NOx during post-monsoon season (January and February).
Figure 9. Regression analysis. (a) O3 with solar irradiance. (b) O3 with temperature. (c) Negative correlation of O3 with RH. (d) Positive correlation of O3 with RH. (e) O3 and NOx during the summer months. (f) O3 and NOx during the monsoon months. (g) Plot showing background ozone.
![Figure 9. Regression analysis. (a) O3 with solar irradiance. (b) O3 with temperature. (c) Negative correlation of O3 with RH. (d) Positive correlation of O3 with RH. (e) O3 and NOx during the summer months. (f) O3 and NOx during the monsoon months. (g) Plot showing background ozone.](/cms/asset/a937ffe5-9149-458f-a4df-ebadf97cbf78/uawm_a_1604451_f0009_oc.jpg)
Figure 10. Monthly plots of 7-day isentropic backward-trajectory analysis using HYSPLIT4 trajectory model.
![Figure 10. Monthly plots of 7-day isentropic backward-trajectory analysis using HYSPLIT4 trajectory model.](/cms/asset/dc337d10-f370-4031-b1ad-9cf350eab3ea/uawm_a_1604451_f0010a_oc.jpg)