Characterization of Spatial Air Pollution Patterns Near a Large Railyard Area in Atlanta, Georgia.

ABSTRACT: Railyards are important transportation hubs, and they are often situated near populated areas with high co-located density of manufacturing, freight movement and commercial enterprises. Emissions occurring within railyards can affect nearby air quality. To better understand the air pollution levels in proximity to a major railyard, an intensive mobile air monitoring study was conducted in May 2012 around a major railyard area in Atlanta, GA, constituted of two separate facilities situated side-by-side. A total of 19 multi-hour mobile monitoring sessions took place over different times of day, days of the week, and under a variety of wind conditions. High time resolution measurements included black carbon (BC), particle number concentration (PN), particle optical extinction (EXT), oxides of

SUBMITTER: Brantley HL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6407103 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature