Spatial and temporal variability of ambient air toxics data

J Air Waste Manag Assoc. 2006 Dec;56(12):1716-25. doi: 10.1080/10473289.2006.10464576.

Abstract

This paper summarizes information on the spatial and temporal variability of selected air toxics pollutants collected on a national basis primarily for a period encompassing 1990-2003. Spatial information on pollutant concentrations is characterized in terms of within-city and between-city variability. Temporal information is summarized as diurnal and seasonal variability and in multiyear trends. The information on variability is presented in the framework of a larger need for systematic documentation of information on air toxics pollutants to assess progress in air pollution control programs.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Air Pollutants / analysis*
  • Air Pollution / prevention & control*
  • Cities
  • Databases as Topic
  • Documentation
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Humans
  • Models, Theoretical
  • Seasons
  • Time Factors
  • United States
  • United States Environmental Protection Agency*

Substances

  • Air Pollutants