A new method for determination of relative contribution of aerosol sources to the oxidative potential of PM
Exposure to combustion-derived air pollution aerosols has been shown to have many adverse effects on human health, including the impact of cellular oxidative stress. In this toxicological study we developed a new method to assess the contribution of different sources... Read more
Comparison of a traffic emissions model with measurements in a European city
Dr. Irena Ježek of the Aerosol R&D team just published a scientific paper in the prestigious journal Atmospheric Environment titled: “The traffic emission-dispersion model for a Central-European city agrees with measured black carbon apportioned to traffic”. This... Read more
THE “THIRD POLE” IS MELTING
Aerosol taking part in ground breaking measurements 7 km above Mt. Everest The Tibetan Plateau of China is a critical element of the planetary environment. Its influence on global climate had led to its description as the “Third Pole”. The snow and ice cover of this... Read more
Story of one of our installations: Gangotri Glacier, Himalayas
In 2015 Aethalometers AE33 were installed for Wadia institute of Himalayan Glaciarology in Dehradoon, India. Two sites – Bhojwasa (3,800 mts MSL) and Chirbasa (3600 mts MSL) near Gangotri are run by Dr. P.S. Negi. Dokriani site (3900 mts MSL) in Bhagirathi basin... Read more