Mass Loading Measurements in Amargosa Valley

Authors

John C. Sagebiel
Alan W. Gertler
Amy J. Smiecinski, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
David Shafer

Document Type

Technical Report

Publication Date

8-1-2005

Abstract

This work will be conducted under Task DRI-FI-001, “Mass Loading Measurements in Amargosa Valley.” The objective of this task is to measure, with known accuracy, the levels of atmospheric mass loading (mass concentration of suspended particulates) accompanying soil surface disturbing activities in Amargosa Valley. Mass loading is used in the biosphere model to calculate inhalation exposure for the human receptor, the maximally reasonably exposed individual (RMEI). The mass loading currently used in the biosphere model is based on literature data from the analog sites rather than on site-specific conditions. This work is subject to the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, previously UCCSN) QA program requirements.

Keywords

Dust; dust – Measurement; Nevada – Amargosa Valley

Disciplines

Atmospheric Sciences | Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment | Environmental Monitoring | Environmental Sciences

Language

English

Comments

Signatures have been redacted for privacy and security measures.
Report Document Identifier: SIP-DRI-047
Task DRI-F1-001

Repository Citation

Sagebiel, J. C., Gertler, A. W., Smiecinski, A. J., Shafer, D. (2005). Mass Loading Measurements in Amargosa Valley.
Available at: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/yucca_mtn_pubs/101