PARTICULATE MATTER ASSOCIATED WITH VEHICLES ON THE ROAD

We have conducted a study to characterize the airborne and settleable particulate matter generated by vehicles on the road, to evaluate the importance of non-exhaust airborne material from vehicles, and to identify the vehicle types producing various airborne particulate species. Settleable material particulate matter associated with traffic. Diesel-engine exhaust is the dominant source of airborne particulate matter. Carbon is the most abundant element. Airborne particulate matter from traffic has a large surface area. Conclusions regading Br/Pb ratios, Zn, Ba, sulfate, and particle size of the airborne and settled material and certain chemical components are presented. /GMRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

  400 Commonwealth Drive
  Warrendale, PA  United States  15096
• Authors:
  • Pierson, W R
  • Brachaczek, W W
• Publication Date: 1976-2

Media Info

• Pagination: 19 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air pollution; Carbon; Chemical compounds; Diesel engines; Exhaust gases; Particulates; Roads; Sulfates; Traffic; Vehicles
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00139748
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE #760039
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 6 1976 12:00AM