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Project Code [2008-PhD-AQ-2]
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Project title
Investigations of potential synergies between natural and anthropogenic airborne pollution
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University College Cork (UCC)
Lead Applicant
John Sodeau
Project Abstract
The main aims of this programme are to help develop a complementary field monitoring and laboratory programme directed toward the analysis of natural (bioaerosol) components coincident with measurements of anthropogenic materials such as PM10 and NOx in the Cork region. Novel instrumentation comprising a Wide-Issue Bioaerosol Sensor (WIBS-3) will be used to investigate Primary Biological Aerosol Particles (PBAP) in real-time and thereby provide key information on levels and identity of important allergens such as fungal spores and pollen. By this means an understanding of the processes by which particulate emissions, from both natural and anthropogenic sources, are released and potentially interact in the atmosphere will be developed
Grant Approved
�95,000.00
Research Hub
Healthy Environment
Research Theme
Trans-Boundary Air Pollution/Short Life Climate Forcers
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/10/2012