Spatiotemporal Dispersion of Local-Scale Dust from the Erdenet Mine in Mongolia Detected by Himawari-8 Geostationary Satellite

In Mongolia, combined with the dry and windy climate during spring autumn, exposed sediment of mine tailings pond becomes an additional source anthropogenic windblown dust poses potential threats to surrounding environment human health. this study, we reported on our first attempt derive spatiotemporal distribution originating from Erdenet using a combination ground-based in-situ measurements Himawari-8 geostationary satellite remote sensing. Temporal evolution plume visualized by RGB imagery corresponded well particle concentration measured ground. Under relatively cloud-free conditions, clearly showed spatial extent white pond, in range 2,040-2,748 km2. Therefore, is demonstrated be sensitive enough resolve highly localized dust, even point as small effective studying susceptible areas subject associated heavy metal deposition contamination.