
Research Summary
Atmospheric/Air Chemistry: Biomass burning, soils, and lightning in Africa provide natural and anthropogenic sources of ozone to the free troposphere, which can influence air quality and increase net radiative surface forcing. Mineral dust can act as a sink of tropospheric ozone through heterogeneous chemical processes. I have been trying to understand how lightning in particular and mineral dust aerosols can act as sources and sinks of tropospheric ozone in regions downstream of continental Africa.
Climate: Late 20th century drying and model projections of more arid conditions in the middle to late 21st century have and may further alter the way of life for many in West Africa. Understanding the processes related to these changes require analysis of regional and global models. It also requires a better understanding of limited observations for determining emerging trends in West Africa. Climate variability and change will increase the challenges of decision-makers in West Africa who are addressing issues of urbanization, poverty alleviation, water resources, public health, and food security.
Tropical Meteorology: Weather hazards in the form of mesoscale convective systems, Saharan dust storms and tropical cyclones in the Eastern Atlantic pose a threat to continental, coastal zones, and the Island Nation of Cape Verde. Tropical cyclone formation over the Eastern Atlantic also poses a threat to downstream communities of the Caribbean, the United States, and Central America. Limited real-time weather forecasts and observations do not provide the necessary protection or provide a complete picture of how vulnerable communities in West Africa are being impacted.
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Recent Publications
Estimating zonal Ekman transport along coastal Senegal during passage of Hurricane Fred, 30–31 August 2015
Dieng, A. L., Ndoye, S., Jenkins, G. S., Sall, S. M. & Gaye, A. T., May 2021, In: SN Applied Sciences. 3, 5, 588.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The Evolution of the Wave-One Ozone Maximum During the 2017 LASIC Field Campaign at Ascension Island
Jenkins, G. S., de Castro, V., Cunha, B., Fontanez, I. & Holzworth, R., May 27 2021, In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 126, 10, e2020JD033972.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Characterization of Bacteria on Aerosols From Dust Events in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa
Marone, A., Kane, C. T., Mbengue, M., Jenkins, G. S., Niang, D. N., Drame, M. S. & Gernand, J. M., Jun 1 2020, In: GeoHealth. 4, 6, e2019GH000216.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Investigating the sensitivity of the WRF-Chem horizontal grid spacing on PM10 concentration during 2012 over West Africa
Gueye, M. & Jenkins, G. S., Jan 2019, In: Atmospheric Environment. 196, p. 152-163 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Observed and Modeled Seasonal Air Quality and Respiratory Health in Senegal During 2015 and 2016
Toure, N. O., Gueye, N. R. D., Mbow-Diokhane, A., Jenkins, G. S., Li, M., Drame, M. S., Coker, K. A. R. & Thiam, K., Dec 1 2019, In: GeoHealth. 3, 12, p. 423-442 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Hurricane Fred (2015): Cape Verde's first Hurricane in modern times: Observations, impacts, and lessons learned
Jenkins, G. S., Brito, E., Soares, E., Chiao, S., Lima, J. P., Tavares, B., Cardoso, A., Evora, F. & Monteiro, M., Dec 2017, In: Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. 98, 12, p. 2603-2618 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
WRF prediction of two winter season Saharan dust events using PM10 concentrations: Boundary versus initial conditions
Jenkins, G. S. & Diokhane, A. M., 2017, In: Atmospheric Environment. 167, p. 129-142 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Linkages between observed, modeled Saharan dust loading and meningitis in Senegal during 2012 and 2013
Diokhane, A. M., Jenkins, G. S., Manga, N., Drame, M. S. & Mbodji, B., Apr 1 2016, In: International Journal of Biometeorology. 60, 4, p. 557-575 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Elevated middle and upper troposphere ozone observed downstream of Atlantic tropical cyclones
Jenkins, G. S., Robjhon, M. L., Reyes, A., Valentine, A. & Neves, L., Oct 1 2015, In: Atmospheric Environment. 118, p. 70-86 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review