Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6327898 | Science of The Total Environment | 2015 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
This study also used contextual and time-based activity data to define six microenvironments (MEs) to assess everyday exposure of individuals to short-term PM2.5 concentrations. The Dylos was combined with a GPS receiver to track movement and exposure of individuals across the MEs. Seventeen volunteers collected 35 profiles. Profiles may have a different overall duration and structure with respect to times spent in different MEs and activities undertaken. Results indicate that due to the substantial variability across and between MEs, it is essential to measure near-complete exposure pathways to allow for a comprehensive assessment of the exposure risk a person encounters on a daily basis. Taking into account the information gained through personal exposure measurements, this work demonstrates the added value of data generated by the application of low-cost monitors.
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Authors
Susanne Steinle, Stefan Reis, Clive E. Sabel, Sean Semple, Marsailidh M. Twigg, Christine F. Braban, Sarah R. Leeson, Mathew R. Heal, David Harrison, Chun Lin, Hao Wu,