Monitoring Air Quality (12/1) Flashcards
1
Q
Sulfur dioxide side effects
A
- Increase asthma
- Wheezing, coughing
2
Q
PM2.5 (fine particles) health effects
A
- Respiratory effects
- Heart attacks
- Strokes
3
Q
PM10 (Course particles) health effects
A
- Respiratory effects
- Heart attacks
- Strokes
- Worse than fine particles
4
Q
Lead effects
A
- Neurological
- Cardiovascular
5
Q
What are Non-Criteria Air Pollutants
A
- They have no National Ambient Air Quality standard
- Ambient concentrations are much lower
6
Q
PAMS monitoring (what does it measure)
A
- Ozone precursors (NO2 and NOy)
- VOC/Carbonyls
7
Q
PM Measurement techniques
A
- Beta Attenuation Monitor
- Federal Reference Method
8
Q
CO Measurement Techniques
A
IR Absorption
9
Q
NO2 Measurement techniques
A
Chemiluminescence
10
Q
What is Biowatch?
A
- Homeland Security air sampling program
