Applicability of open-path monitors at Superfund sites

摘要

Abstract: Air emissions from Superfund sites can potentially havea significant impact on air quality affecting thehealth and safety of surrounding populations. Althoughthe air pathway is well understood, these air emissionsmay be difficult to characterize. Remote sensors oropen path monitors (OPMs) can have useful applicationsin measuring site emissions of air toxic compoundsduring the Superfund process. The air monitoring needsfor each step of the Superfund process are identifiedin this paper and OPMs are compared and contrasted withtraditional point monitoring techniques. Exampleapplications of OPMs to Superfund activities arepresented. Desirable improvements in OPM technology arealso discussed.!