Correlation between traffic density and particle size distribution in a street canyon and the dependence on wind direction

Combustion of fossil fuel in gasoline and diesel powered vehicles is a major source of aerosol particles in a city. In a street canyon, the number concentration of particles smaller than 300 nm in diameter, which can be inhaled and cause serious health effects, is dominated by particles ori...

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Main Authors: J. Voigtländer, T. Tuch, W. Birmili, A. Wiedensohler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2006-01-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/6/4275/2006/acp-6-4275-2006.pdf