Air Quality Parameters
This page provides a detailed explanation of each parameter used in our air quality monitoring process. A deeper understanding of these terms is essential for assessing air pollution and its impact on health and the environment.
Unit: µg/m³
Fine inhalable particles (2.5 micrometers or smaller) that can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream, posing significant health risks. Sources include combustion engines and forest fires.
Unit: µg/m³
Inhalable particles (10 micrometers or smaller) that can be inhaled into the lungs. Sources include dust from roads, construction, and farming.
Unit: ppb
A reactive gas formed from burning fuel. It causes respiratory issues and contributes to acid rain. Major sources are vehicles and industrial emissions.
Unit: ppb
Ground-level ozone formed by chemical reactions in sunlight. It is a major component of smog and can cause breathing difficulties.
Unit: ppm
A harmful gas from incomplete combustion that reduces oxygen in the bloodstream. Most emissions come from vehicles.
Unit: ppb
A gas from burning fossil fuels that harms the respiratory system and contributes to acid rain.
Unit: °C
Ambient temperature affects the formation and dispersion of pollutants like ozone.
Unit: %
The amount of moisture in the air, which can influence pollutant transformation and deposition.