Publication Details

Category Text Publication
Reference Category Book chapters
DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-11544-8_11
Title (Primary) Air quality and health: a hazardeous combination of environmental risks
Title (Secondary) Risk habitat megacity
Author Suppan, P.; Franck, U.; Schmitz, R.; Baier, F.
Publisher Heinrichs, D.; Krellenberg, K.; Hansjürgens, B.; Martínez, F.
Year 2012
Department STUDIEN
Page From 229
Page To 250
Language englisch
Keywords Adverse health effect; Air quality assessment; Micro/meso scale modelling; Particles; Traffic emissions
UFZ inventory Leipzig, Bibliothek - Hauptlesesaal, 00456999, 11-1303 DK: 711.433 Ri
Abstract

This chapter addresses the link between Santiago’s transport sector and its corresponding emissions, on the one hand, and the impact on the health of its citizens, on the other. The dispersion of pollutants at the micro and meso scale is based on an integrated approach that incorporates different platforms – satellite data, in situ measurements and emission data. Specific attention is paid to traffic emission estimates based on the traffic flow, fleet composition and emission factors in the Metropolitan Area of Santiago de Chile. Health-related indicators such as PM10, O3 and NOx are discussed and their dispersion throughout the city analysed in order to arrive at a comprehensive health impact assessment. The possible development of PM10 levels forms the basis of a detailed discussion on adverse health effects in the future.

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Suppan, P., Franck, U., Schmitz, R., Baier, F. (2012):
Air quality and health: a hazardeous combination of environmental risks
In: Heinrichs, D., Krellenberg, K., Hansjürgens, B., Martínez, F. (eds.)
Risk habitat megacity
Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, p. 229 - 250 10.1007/978-3-642-11544-8_11