Dust storms pose significant environmental challenges in arid regions, with critical implications for human health and climate dynamics. This study investigates dust storm characteristics in Iraq during 2022, employing satellite imagery (Meteosat and CALIPSO), meteorological data, and the HYSPLIT trajectory model to analyze storm origins and atmospheric interactions. The study documented nine major dust storm events between March and July 2022, revealing storms consistently reaching 2-3 kilometers in vertical height. HYSPLIT back trajectory analysis identified multiple dust source regions, primarily in the northeastern Aljazeera area near Mosul. Particulate matter (PM₂.₅) concentrations severely escalated to 354 PPM during dust events, a 117% increase from the annual average of 163 PPM. Air Quality Index (AQI) ratings ranged from "very unhealthy" to "hazardous". Key findings demonstrate Iraq's increasing environmental vulnerability, highlighting complex atmospheric dynamics and the potential long-term consequences of dust storms. The study provides critical insights into dust storm mechanisms, offering essential data for environmental management and public health strategies in climate-sensitive regions.
Hussain, B. Abdulsattarr , hashim, B. mohammed , Ghanim, M. salim and Hammadi, A. Mushatat (2025). Assessment of Trajectory Tracking for Dust Storm Data and Air Quality Implications Using Satellite Imagery : A case study of Iraq. Pollution, (), -. doi: 10.22059/poll.2025.399066.3035
MLA
Hussain, B. Abdulsattarr, , hashim, B. mohammed, , Ghanim, M. salim, and Hammadi, A. Mushatat. "Assessment of Trajectory Tracking for Dust Storm Data and Air Quality Implications Using Satellite Imagery : A case study of Iraq", Pollution, , , 2025, -. doi: 10.22059/poll.2025.399066.3035
HARVARD
Hussain, B. Abdulsattarr, hashim, B. mohammed, Ghanim, M. salim, Hammadi, A. Mushatat (2025). 'Assessment of Trajectory Tracking for Dust Storm Data and Air Quality Implications Using Satellite Imagery : A case study of Iraq', Pollution, (), pp. -. doi: 10.22059/poll.2025.399066.3035
CHICAGO
B. Abdulsattarr Hussain , B. mohammed hashim , M. salim Ghanim and A. Mushatat Hammadi, "Assessment of Trajectory Tracking for Dust Storm Data and Air Quality Implications Using Satellite Imagery : A case study of Iraq," Pollution, (2025): -, doi: 10.22059/poll.2025.399066.3035
VANCOUVER
Hussain, B. Abdulsattarr, hashim, B. mohammed, Ghanim, M. salim, Hammadi, A. Mushatat Assessment of Trajectory Tracking for Dust Storm Data and Air Quality Implications Using Satellite Imagery : A case study of Iraq. Pollution, 2025; (): -. doi: 10.22059/poll.2025.399066.3035
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