Publications by authors named "Josefina Urquiza"
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- Many cities are pushing for cleaner transportation options to fight climate change and improve public health, but cyclists face higher air pollution levels due to their close proximity to traffic.
- This study examined cyclists' exposure to particulate matter (PM) in Mendoza, Argentina, using low-cost sensors to measure inhalation doses on various cycling routes.
- Findings showed that pollutant levels fluctuate based on route choice and time of day, with male cyclists generally experiencing higher exposure than females, which can help in planning safer cycling routes.
The QUANT study represents the most extensive open-access evaluation of commercial air quality sensor systems to date. This comprehensive study assessed 49 systems from 14 manufacturers across three urban sites in the UK over a three-year period. The resulting open-access dataset captures high time-resolution measurements of a variety of gasses (NO, NO, O, CO, CO), particulate matter (PM, PM, PM), and key meteorological parameters (humidity, temperature, atmospheric pressure).
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