41 Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events

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Project Title Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events
Owners Fay Johnston, Ivan Hanigan
Project Abstract The Biomass Smoke Validated Events Database is an open and extensible data collection recording historical spikes in air pollution and validation of whether they were caused by biomass smoke (e.g. from burning vegetation or forest fires). This collection contains validated events of extreme biomass smoke pollution across several major urban centres and smaller regional towns in the Australian States of New South Wales, Western Australia, and Tasmania that are intermittently affected by extreme episodes of biomass smoke. The collection provides researchers with tools that allow them either to add new data, or to use the existing data to study new statistical associations between pollution spikes and health outcomes around those days. Exposure to smoke from biomass burning is a contributor to morbidity and mortality in groups susceptible to the health effects of smoke. Researchers are invited to extend the database with new events or additional data for already identified events.


41.1 biomass_smoke_events_db_with_wa_ap_monitors

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Short Name biomass_smoke_events_db_with_wa_ap_monitors
Title biomass_smoke_events_db_with_wa_ap_monitors
Creators Ivan Hanigan
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Abstract The Biomass Smoke Events Database with WA Air Pollution Monitors is a collection of validated biomass smoke events, integrated with data from air pollution monitors across Western Australia (WA). The dataset encompasses a wide range of information, including the dates, locations, intensities, and durations of biomass smoke events recorded within WA. Additionally, air pollution monitoring data, specifically focusing on particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), is included to provide detailed insights into air quality during these events. Researchers and stakeholders interested in studying biomass smoke impacts, air quality dynamics, and associated health or environmental effects in WA can leverage this dataset. This is the one with WA AP data in it, which was never published to the open github version due to licence restrictions.
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Repository Path CAR_staging_area/data_sharing/uploads_from_ivan/Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events/biomass_smoke_events_db_with_wa_ap_monitors
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41.2 Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events

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Short Name Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events
Title Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events
Creators Ivan Hanigan
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Abstract

Community-driven collection of data for air pollution events. Database available at https://github.com/swish-climate-impact-assessment/biomass_smoke_events_db the CARDAT folder ‘Environment_General/Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events/Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events’ is just for storing the additional metadata (https://cloudstor.aarnet.edu.au/plus/f/3862250676).

References: Johnston, F. H., Hanigan, I. C., Henderson, S. B., Morgan, G. G., Portner, T., Williamson, G. J., & Bowman, D. M. J. S. (2011). Creating an Integrated Historical Record of Extreme Particulate Air Pollution Events in Australian Cities from 1994 to 2007. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, 61(4), 390-398. http://doi.org/10.3155/1047-3289.61.4.390. Hanigan IC, Morgan GG, Williamson GJ, Salimi F, Henderson SB, Turner MR, Bowman DMJS and Johnston FH. (2018) Extensible Database of Validated Biomass Smoke Events for Health Research. Fire (MDPI), https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/fire1030050
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Repository Path https://github.com/swish-climate-impact-assessment/biomass_smoke_events_db
Repository Link https://cloud.car-dat.org/index.php/apps/files/?dir=/Environment_General/Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events/Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events
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Recommended Citation Hanigan, I. (Creator), Morgan, G. (Creator), Williamson, G. (Creator), Salimi, F. (Creator), Henderson, S. (Creator), Turner, M. (Creator), Bowman, D. M. J. S. (Creator), Johnston, F. H. (Creator) (2015): The Biomass Smoke Validated Events Database. ANU. (Dataset). https://doi.org/10.4225/64/59276c30b3a01. Downloaded from CARDAT https://cloud.car-dat.org/index.php/apps/files/?dir=/Environment_General/Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events/Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events

41.3 Biosmoke_extended_Van_Buskirk_2020

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Short Name Biosmoke_extended_Van_Buskirk_2020
Title Biosmoke_extended_Van_Buskirk_2020
Creators Joseph Van Buskirk
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Abstract A significant update to the Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events project, focusing on extended biomass smoke events within the Sydney Greater Metropolitan Region (Syd GMR) during the year 2020. Curated by Joe Van Buskirk, this dataset delivers enhanced insights into the characteristics of biomass smoke events. It provides refined event parameters, spatial extent, and temporal profiles, offering a comprehensive view of their occurrence.
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Repository Path ownCloud/Shared/CAR_staging_area/Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events/Biosmoke_extended_Van_Buskirk_2020
Repository Link https://cloud.car-dat.org/index.php/apps/files/?dir=/CAR_staging_area/Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events/Biosmoke_extended_Van_Buskirk_2020
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Recommended Citation Van Buskirk, J. (2023): Biosmoke_extended_Van_Buskirk_2020. CAR. (Dataset). https://cloud.car-dat.org/index.php/apps/files/?dir=/CAR_staging_area/Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events/Biosmoke_extended_Van_Buskirk_2020

41.4 biosmoke_pollution_locations

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Short Name biosmoke_pollution_locations
Title biosmoke_pollution_locations
Creators Ivan Hanigan
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Abstract A collection of air pollution monitor station locations specifically utilized in the Biomass Smoke and Human Health project. This dataset provides precise geographical coordinates of monitor stations, essential for conducting comprehensive analyses on the impacts of biomass smoke on human health.
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Repository Path ownCloud/Shared/CAR_staging_area/Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events/biosmoke_pollution_locations
Repository Link https://cloud.car-dat.org/index.php/apps/files/?dir=/CAR_staging_area/Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events/biosmoke_pollution_locations
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Recommended Citation Hanigan, I. (2023): biosmoke_pollution_locations. CAR. (Dataset). https://cloud.car-dat.org/index.php/apps/files/?dir=/CAR_staging_area/Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events/biosmoke_pollution_locations

41.5 biosmoke_spatial

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Short Name biosmoke_spatial
Title biosmoke_spatial
Creators Ivan Hanigan
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Abstract The delineation of Statistical Local Area (SLA) 2001 edition boundaries, strategically employed within the Biomass Smoke and Human Health project. This dataset delivers accurate geographical demarcations necessary for conducting comprehensive spatial analyses related to biomass smoke and its impact on human health.
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Repository Path ownCloud/Shared/CAR_staging_area/Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events/biosmoke_spatial
Repository Link https://cloud.car-dat.org/index.php/apps/files/?dir=/CAR_staging_area/Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events/biosmoke_spatial
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Recommended Citation Hanigan, I. (2023): biosmoke_spatial. CAR. (Dataset). https://cloud.car-dat.org/index.php/apps/files/?dir=/CAR_staging_area/Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events/biosmoke_spatial

41.6 Biosmoke_UCRH_extended_Farhad_2017

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Short Name Biosmoke_UCRH_extended_Farhad_2017
Title Biosmoke_UCRH_extended_Farhad_2017
Creators Farhad Salimi, Ivan Hanigan
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Abstract A collection of Victorian validated biomass smoke events, expanded and curated by Farhad in 2017. This dataset includes detailed information such as event dates, locations, intensities, durations, and corresponding air quality parameters. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers and stakeholders interested in studying biomass smoke impacts, air quality dynamics, and associated health or environmental effects.
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Repository Path CAR_staging_area/data_sharing/uploads_from_ivan/Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events/Biosmoke_UCRH_extended_Farhad_2017
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Recommended Citation Salimi, F. & Hanigan, I. (2017): Biosmoke_UCRH_extended_Farhad_2017. CAR. (dataset).

41.7 Biosmoke_UCRH_extended_Farhad_Check_GrantW

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Short Name Biosmoke_UCRH_extended_Farhad_Check_GrantW
Title Biosmoke_UCRH_extended_Farhad_Check_GrantW
Creators Farhad Salimi, Grant Williamson, Ivan Hanigan
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Abstract The dataset includes information on smoke events identified based on criteria such as PM10 or PM2.5 concentrations. The data, managed by the user as the data custodian, covers events up to January 1, 2014, with PM2.5 data available from 1997 onwards. The dataset’s validity beyond 2014 is pending validation, although few events are expected in that period post-Sydney fires of 2013 until Mother’s Day 2016. Farhad is involved in providing additional event information for 2014-2016, particularly focusing on Sydney’s PM2.5 daily data from stations like Earlwood, Liverpool, and Richmond.
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Repository Path CAR_staging_area/data_sharing/uploads_from_ivan/Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events/Biosmoke_UCRH_extended_Farhad_Check_GrantW
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Recommended Citation Salimi, H. Williamson, G. & Hanigan, I. (2020): Biosmoke_UCRH_extended_Farhad_Check_GrantW. CAR. (dataset).

41.8 Biosmoke_UCRH_extended_Farhad_June_2015

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Short Name Biosmoke_UCRH_extended_Farhad_June_2015
Title Biosmoke_UCRH_extended_Farhad_June_2015
Creators Farhad Salimi, Ivan Hanigan
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Abstract Farhad extended the work by Ivan and sent to Geoff in June 2015. Ivan and Farhad are working together now on a new database which is online at http://swish-climate-impact-assessment.github.io/BiosmokeValidatedEvents. This dataset contains validated events of extreme biomass smoke pollution across Australian cities. If you notice an error in these data, please suggest a change with a ‘pull request’. We believe that this will improve the data through community error checking and benefit the whole biomass smoke health research community.
Study Extent Both a specific sampling area and frequency (temporal boundaries, frequency of occurrence, spatial extent and spatial resolution).
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Repository Path CAR_staging_area/data_sharing/uploads_from_ivan/Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events/Biosmoke_UCRH_extended_Farhad_June_2015
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Recommended Citation Salimi, F. & Hanigan, I. (2016): Biosmoke_UCRH_extended_Farhad_June_2015. CAR. (dataset).

41.9 Biosmoke_UCRH_extended_Van_Buskirk_2020

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Short Name Biosmoke_UCRH_extended_Van_Buskirk_2020
Title Biosmoke_UCRH_extended_Van_Buskirk_2020
Creators Joseph Van Buskirk, Ivan Hanigan
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Abstract A curated collection of validated biomass smoke events, expanded and managed by Van Buskirk in 2020. This dataset encompasses detailed information regarding event dates, locations, intensities, durations, and associated air quality parameters. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers and stakeholders interested in studying the impacts of biomass smoke on air quality dynamics, public health, and the environment.
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Repository Path CAR_staging_area/data_sharing/uploads_from_ivan/Biomass_Smoke_Validated_Events/Biosmoke_UCRH_extended_Van_Buskirk_2020
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Recommended Citation Van-Buskirk, J. & Hanigan, I. (2020): Biosmoke_UCRH_extended_Van_Buskirk_2020. CAR. (dataset).