Demonstration Project for Source-Receptor Modeling of Vehicular Toxic Gases and Particles

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Project Period: 
2006
Project Investigator(s): 
C. Stanier, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of Iowa
Abstract: 

This proposal describes the development of a personal exposure screening tool for prediction of gas- and aerosol-phase vehicular air toxics. The tool will marry existing approaches for gaseous pollutants together with emerging techniques and data for size-resolved fine, ultrafine, and nanoscale particulate matter (mainly from diesel exhaust). Including size-resolved particulate matter in a screening model is a significant challenge, made necessary because of the recent focus on the relationships between traffic, health effects, and ultrafine/nanoparticle toxicity. Further rationale for including size resolution comes from upcoming EPA-mandated changes to diesel sources. Emphasis will be placed on creating an efficient model for general and screening use, rather than a highly detailed model for application to a specific location or exposure setting. It is anticipated that the work product will be well received by funding agencies, public health researchers, and transportation planners.