Measuring Autorickshaw Emissions to Inform Air Quality Policy

This paper describes the methodology (recruiting, facilities, instruments, and sampling) used in an emissions testing campaign followed by detailed characterization of particulate matter (PM) emitted by “real-world” auto-rickshaws. The measurement campaign was conducted in the National Capital Region of Delhi, India, in September 2009, by researchers from the University of British Columbia, Canada. Results from the survey and filter analysis will be published in journal papers in 2010.

Also see Vehicular Air Pollution Information System for tools and emission factor resources.

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SIM-22-2009: AQM in Delhi: Then, Now, & Next
SIM-25-2009: Air Pollution Chemistry in Delhi, India
SIM-28-2009: Measuring Autorickshaw Emissions to Inform Air Quality Policy
SIM-29-2009: Monitoring & Mapping Urban Air Pollution: One Day in Delhi, India
SIM-31-2010: Role of Meteorology on Urban Air Pollution Dispersion: A 20yr Analysis for Delhi
SIM-32-2010: Estimated Air Pollution & Health Benefits of Metro System in Delhi, India
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