Correlation of studies of surface-level carbon monoxide concentrations and sodar-observed thermal structures

Abstract Measured concentration levels of carbon monoxide present in the atmosphere near the ground surface have been studied in relation to atmospheric stability inferred from acoustic sounder vis-a-vis the density of motor-vehicular traffic responsible for the emission of carbon monoxide gas. It has been seen that concentration levels of carbon monoxide during peak traffic hours depend on the prevailing stability of the atmosphere. The need for continuous monitoring of atmospheric stability at a place using acoustic sounder to assess air quality has been emphasized.