Particulate matter in the atmosphere

1. Knutson, E.O., Sinclair, D., and Leaderer, B.P. (1979) New York summer aerosol study: Number concentration and size distribution of atmospheric particles. In: Kneip, T.J., and Lippman, M., eds., The New York Summer Aerosol Study. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 322, 11-28.
2. Eisenbud, M. (1978) Levels of exposure to sulfur oxides and particulates in New York City and their sources. Bulletin New York Academy of Medicine, 54, 991-1011.
3. Kaiser, J. (2000) Evidence mounts that tiny particles can kill. Science, 289, 22-23.
4. Kaiser, J. (2000) Showdown over clean air science. Science, 277, 466-469.
5. EPA (2002) Air trends, http://www.epa.gov/airtrends/ viewed 9/4/02. (not handed out in class, read the particulate matter related pages)

Optional

1. Spengler, J.D. and Wilson, R. (1996) Particles in our air: Exposures & health effects. Harvard University Press, 300pp. Chapter 1.
2. HEI (2000) HEI what's new page. The Health Effects Institute. http://www.healtheffects.org/news.htm Viewed 10/12/00.
3. Sixtel, L.M. (2000) Smog rankings hazy / Houston fights pollution image / City fears ozone reports driving away businesses. Houston Chronicle; Houston, Tex.; Sep 8, 2000.
4. EPA (1998) Latest Findings on Natioanl Air Quality: 1997 Status and Trends. EPA Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards Research, Triangle Park, EPA-454/F-98-009, 22p. http://www.epa.gov/oar/aqtrnd97/brochure/ viewed 10/1/99.
5. Lighty, J.S., Veranth, J.M., and Sarofim, A.F. (2000) Combustion aerosols: Factors governing their size and composition and implications for human health. Journal of Air & Waste Management Association, 50, 1565-1618., read only 1591-1599.
6. Long, C.M., Suh, H.H., and  Koutrakis (2000) Characterization of indoor particle sources using continuous mass and size monitors. Journal of Air & Waste Management Association, 50, 1236-1250.