Wind concentrates pollutants with unexpected order in an urban environment
Thursday, August 23, 2012 - 23:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Cities – with their concrete canyons, isolated greenery, and congested traffic – create seemingly chaotic and often powerful wind patterns known as urban flows. Carried on these winds are a variety of environmental hazards, including exhaust particles, diesel fumes, chemical residues, ozone, and the simple dust and dander produced by dense populations.