An environmental scoping study in the lower rio grande valley of Texas- I. comparative assessment of air sampling methods

摘要

The atmospheric monitoring component of the 1993 Lower Rio Grande Valley Environmental Scoping Study measured a wide range of pollutant species from different sampling and analysis Methods. Extensive QA/QC activities were also conducted on the sampling and analysis techniques. This enable a unique comparison of these methods to provide insights into air sampling for larger, Long-term exposure monitoring studies. Pollutants monitored were particulate mass and elements, Acidic gases, volatile organic compounds, pesticides, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.