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This programme combined experimental work, analysis and
modelling to investigate the effects of atmospheric ozone on
economically important rubber goods and surface coatings.
The materials were first exposed to enhanced ozone
concentrations in laboratory tests. From these tests, materials
were selected for further experiments in environmental exposure
chambers which provide a "real" environment of
temperature, humidity and rainfall, but controlled pollutant
levels. The chambers were used to expose samples to ambient,
'clean' and enhanced ozone atmospheres. An ozone analyser
continuously monitored ambient air and delivered increased doses
via an ozone generator, mimicking the dynamics of ozone in the
ambient atmosphere.
The results were combined with an independent stock-at-risk
analysis to formulate dose-response functions to produce maps of
'damage' and a costing of the current impacts of ozone. In
addition, an atmospheric mode of ozone in urban areas was
developed so that the economic assessment may be extended to
future scenarios of urban ozone concentrations.
Further Information
If you are interested in this, or any other project, please contact Richard Holman.
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Partners
AEA Technology
Department of the Environment (UK)
Institute of Terrestrial Ecology
Malaysian Rubber Producers Research Association
Meteorological Office
| Code: |
OZON |
| Status: |
Completed |
| Duration: |
3 Years |
| Reports: |
All PRA Members |
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