Table1.

PM 10 Collection
Mass of FP Mass of FP PM10
Period of Corrected
Sampling Site before after sampling, collected,
Sampling PM10 Value
sampling, g g µg/m3
1 (ground floor
12 hours 0.1138 0.1143 41.39 16.33
near bldg. 41)
2 (ground floor
12hours 0.1123 0.1149 211.38 16.29
near bldg. 42)
3 (ground floor
12 hours 0.1092 0.1113 174.71 16.26
near bldg. 9)

Table2. Assessment of Factors Affecting PM Collection

Precipitation
Ambient Wind Wind
Sampling Site % RH Volume GPS
Temperature Velocity Direction
Collected
N 08 degrees
1 (ground floor 29.150'
64.88 32.49 0.1 0 ---
near bldg. 41) E 124 degrees
39.365'
N 08 degrees
2 (ground floor 29.115'
65.27 30.74 1.51 0 ---
near bldg. 42) E 124 degrees
39.419'
N 08 degrees
3 (ground floor 29.168'
69.35 31.3 0.2 0 ---
near bldg. 9) E 124 degrees
39.432'

Concentrations of particulate matter in the atmosphere PM10 were monitored on different site
at the USTP campus over a 12 hours’ study period, together with corresponding atmospheric conditions.

The effect of increased temperatures on PM10 concentrations may be explained by the process
of thermally-induced convection. As the ground heats up during the day, gusts and winds increase,
leading to increased diffusion of particulate matter. Wind gust is the most important variable in all
seasons except
summer where it is the second most important. Wind gust depends on average wind speed and on
turbulence kinetic energy. Wind speed was also included as an explanatory variable; however, it was
usually not preferred in the variable selection process. This is probably because wind gust carries
information about turbulence in the atmosphere Relative humidity is the ratio of the current absolute
humidity to the highest possible absolute humidity (which depends on the current air temperature). A
reading of 100 percent relative humidity means that the air is totally saturated with water vapor and
cannot hold any more, creating the possibility of rain. Precipitation reduces considerably PM10
concentrations by wet deposition. In addition, if it is frontal precipitation, some polluted boundary layer
air is replaced by clean air from aloft. PM10 is particularly sensitive to low values of precipitation. PM10
levels reduce significantly for daily precipitation up to around 5mm whereas for larger values of
precipitation its effect diminishes.

PM10 represent fractions of particulate matter that can be inhaled into the air passages and the
lungs and can cause adverse health effects. Some sources of particulate matter, such as wood burning in
fireplaces, demolition, and construction activities, are more local in nature, while others, such as
vehicular traffic, have a more regional effect. Very small particles of certain substances (e.g., sulfates and
nitrates) can cause lung damage directly, or can contain adsorbed gases (e.g., chlorides or ammonium)
that may be injurious to health. Particulates also can damage materials and reduce visibility. Large dust
particles (diameter greater than 10 microns) settle out rapidly and are easily filtered by human breathing
passages. This large dust is of more concern as a soiling nuisance rather than a health hazard.
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PM10 Collected vs. Ambient Temperature

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 PM10 Collected vs. Wind Velocity

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PM10 Collected vs. % RH

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1 (ground floor near bl dg. 41)

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