TagUltrafine Particulates(58)
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2019-12-01Mobile ObserVations of Ultrafine Particles: The MOV-UP study report
★ 32The MOV-UP (Mobile ObserVations of Ultrafine Particles) study was a two-year University of Washington research project, funded by the State of Washington, that measured air quality impacts from aircraft traffic on communities living near and beneath the flight paths of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Researchers used mobile monitoring methods to collect ultrafine particle data across the affected neighborhoods, working alongside local governments, community members, and an advisory group of agency and city representatives. The findings are intended to inform policymakers and the public about the air pollution risks associated with airport operations in the Seattle-Tacoma region. -
2025-11-07Ultrafine particles and black carbon concentrations and determinants in aircraft cabins of a French airline: Paris-aircraft study
A French study measured ultrafine particle (UFP) and black carbon (BC) air pollution inside aircraft cabins across 16 European commercial flights, finding average concentrations of 9,122 particles/cm³ for UFP and 207 ng/m³ for BC. Pollution levels were highest during ground phases such as boarding and taxiing, then dropped during flight, with outdoor airport air identified as the primary source of cabin air pollution. These findings suggest that airport ambient air quality plays a greater role in passenger exposure than in-flight sources. -
2025-11-07
Ultrafine particles and black carbon concentrations and determinants in aircraft cabins of a French airline: Paris-aircraft study
A French study measured ultrafine particle (UFP) and black carbon (BC) air pollution inside aircraft cabins across 16 European commercial flights, finding average concentrations of 9,122 particles/cm³ for UFP and 207 ng/m³ for BC. Pollution levels were highest during ground phases such as boarding and taxiing, then dropped during flight, with outdoor airport air identified as the primary source of cabin air pollution. These findings suggest that airport ambient air quality plays a greater role in passenger exposure than in-flight sources. -
2025-10-03Tufts University Researcher Reports High Air Pollution in Hanscom-Area Towns
Hanscom Field. JENNY STEWART PHOTO This story has been changed to reflect that the air quality study has been published and is available. A recent research project regarding air quality impacts in the four towns that border Hanscom Field found that there is a high concentration of ultrafine particles (UFP) and airborne lead. Neelakshi Hudda -
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2025-04-12
Puget Sound Clean Air activates North Sea-Tac Air Quality Monitoring Station
Take a tour of the first fixed-site UFP system near Sea-Tac Airport Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) recently activated the first fixed site air quality monitoring station near Sea-Tac Airport designed to monitor aviation emissions. As of this week it is now on-line and providing data! The station is the twin of a site -
2025-04-01
PSCAA Ultra Fine Particulate (UFP), SMPS Monitoring web page
Under Construction! Notes: – Particles are counted at 1 or 2.5 minutes per scan of the full size bin range – To select an earlier date, select a time button – SeaTac North monitoring began early April 2025 Other notes: – Data have been smoothed in both dimensions, with a gaussian filter. – There are -
2024-10-24Assessing exposures to source-specific air pollution through a multi-pollutant mobile monitoring campaign in Seattle, WA
This presentation from the 2024 International Society of Exposure Science annual meeting describes a mobile air quality monitoring study conducted in Seattle, Washington, examining exposure to pollutants from specific sources such as traffic and industry. Researchers from the University of Washington used a multi-pollutant mobile monitoring campaign to measure and assess how people in the Seattle area are exposed to different types of air pollution across various locations. The study covers introduction, methods, results, and conclusions related to source-specific air pollution exposure assessment. -
2024-08-07
Study suggests ultrafine particles linked to 1,100 deaths per year in Montreal and Toronto
Study followed 1.5 million people over 15 years Joe Bongiorno · The Canadian Press · Posted: Aug 07, 2024 3:49 PM PDT | Last Updated: August 7 McGill professor breaks down how vehicle and industry pollution affect our health Duration 4:46 Scott Weichenthal is with McGill University’s department of epidemiology and biostatistics, and is the -
2024-08-05Ultrafine particles linked to over 1,000 deaths per year in Canada’s two largest cities
A first-of-its kind study conducted in Canada’s two largest cities by McGill-led researchers has linked about 1,100 premature deaths per year to an unregulated air pollutant. Ultrafine particles (UFPs) primarily come from vehicle emissions and industrial activities. Canada’s federal and provincial governments have not set concentration limits for UFPs, as they have for larger fine