TagAtmosphere(4)
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2022-08-20The Effect of Occupational Exposures to Aircraft Ultrafine Particles on Acute Cardiorespiratory Health, and Control Using Personal Protective Equipment
★A University of Washington thesis presentation by Mariah Dittmore examining the short-term cardiorespiratory health effects of exposure to aircraft-related ultrafine pollution in communities. The research builds on previous studies showing increased inflammatory markers from aircraft pollution exposure. -
2025-02-21Seattle Port Container Terminal with City Skyline
Aerial view of a major container port facility with thousands of stacked shipping containers in the foreground and white cargo cranes. The Seattle city skyline is visible in the background, featuring the Space Needle and downtown buildings across the water. -
2022-10-05Atmosphere 2022: UWDEOHS Healthy Air, Healthy Schools
A study examining the effectiveness of portable HEPA filters in reducing ultrafine particles (UFPs) from aircraft and traffic sources in five schools near Sea-Tac International Airport. The research found that HEPA cleaners significantly reduced indoor UFP concentrations to one-half to one-tenth of outdoor levels. Atmosphere 2022: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/13/10/1623 -
2022-10-05
Indoor air quality intervention in schools: effectiveness of a portable hepa filter deployment in five schools impacted by roadway and aircraft pollution sources
A study examining the effectiveness of portable HEPA filters in reducing ultrafine particles (UFPs) from aircraft and traffic sources in five schools near Sea-Tac International Airport. The research found that HEPA cleaners significantly reduced indoor UFP concentrations to one-half to one-tenth of outdoor levels.