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Next-generation air monitoring
Citation:
Hagler, G. Next-generation air monitoring. Presented at Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department, Hong Kong, CHINA, October 03 - 04, 2013.
Impact/Purpose:
These are working materials to present on next-generation air monitoring technologies while serving as an embassy science fellow at the United States consulate in Hong Kong. These slides would be used to present on this topic to research colleagues in Hong Kong (e.g., Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department, etc.).
Description:
Air pollution measurement technology is advancing rapidly towards smaller-scale and wireless devices, with a potential to significantly change the landscape of air pollution monitoring. EPA is evaluating and developing a range of next-generation air monitoring (NGAM) technologies, with potential applications including supplementing regulatory air monitoring networks, fenceline monitoring of source emissions, and personal exposure assessment. An example recent effort is the EPA Village Green Project – a solar-powered system incorporated into a park bench that measures fine particles, ozone, and meteorology and streams the data to a publically accessible website. EPA has also led multiple workshops to discuss issues related to new technologies, data management, and communities.