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Air pollution surveillance systems.

G B Morgan, G Ozolins, E C Tabor

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |October 16, 1970
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    Atmospheric surveillance monitors airborne pollutants, including gases and small particulates. Understanding these pollutants is crucial for assessing environmental and climate impacts.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Science
    • Atmospheric Chemistry
    • Climate Science

    Background:

    • Atmospheric surveillance is essential for identifying and quantifying airborne pollutants.
    • Pollutants exist as gases, liquids, and solids, with gases comprising 90% of atmospheric emissions.
    • Small, respirable particulates are significant due to their potential biological activity and atmospheric persistence.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the necessity of atmospheric surveillance for pollutant identification and trend analysis.
    • To underscore the importance of small particulates in atmospheric pollution.
    • To explain the potential impact of atmospheric pollutants on global climate.

    Main Methods:

    • Monitoring of gaseous pollutants.
    • Analysis of particulate and aerosol concentrations.

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  • Assessment of pollutant size distribution, focusing on respirable particles.

    • Main Results:

    • Gaseous pollutants constitute the majority (90%) of atmospheric emissions.
    • Particulates and aerosols account for 10% of emissions.
    • Respirable particulates pose risks due to biological activity and climate interference.

    Conclusions:

    • Comprehensive atmospheric surveillance is vital for understanding pollution dynamics.
    • Small airborne particles significantly influence atmospheric processes and climate.
    • Continued monitoring is required to mitigate the global impact of air pollution.