Spatio-temporal analysis of PM10 in Southern Peninsular Malaysia

Abstract

In this study, the particulate matter with diameter less than 10 micrometers (PM10 ) is being observed. Other factors that influenced the pollutant dispersion are also being studied prior to identification of their relationsh ip. The aim of this study is to identify the trend of PM10 concentrations in the Southern Peninsular of Malaysia during the peri od 2005 to 2015 by using spatio-temporal analysis in regards to air pollution. The inverse distance weighted (IDW) is used for the spati o interpolation data and mapping. The trends of the PM10 concentration are illustrated via map which indicates the affected and vulnerabl e area of Southern Peninsular Malaysia especially during Haze episode.