| Author | Charng-horng, Hsieh |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. 486 |
| Subject(s) | Air--Pollution--Bangkok
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering of the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand. |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This is a preliminary study in the AIT - Shell research programme
on air pollution from traffic emission in Bangkok. The purpose of this study is to assess the influence of traffic density and composition, street configuration and orientation, land-use activities, and
meteorological conditions on atmospheric pollution in Bangkok from the theoretical viewpoint. In addition a simple computerized atmospheric dispersion model for the numerical estimation of the
spatial distribution of pollutants over the city was developed.
Furthermore, a hypothetic emission model based on the viewpoints of traffic engineering was also derived. Because of the lack of available information and instruments, the results obtained from this study were rough estimates which need further experimental analysis.
A rough value of 15 P.P.m. as maximum concentration of carbon monoxide for 8 hours averaging time in the central area of Bangkok was estimated.
However, based on this study
an assessment of the extent of air pollution from traffic emission
in Bangkok and the control of traffic emissions through the management of traffic are possible. |
| Year | 1972 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | Student Research Before 1980 |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Thesis (Year <=1979) |
| Chairperson(s) | Drew, Donald R. ; Exell, Robert H.B. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Pescod, M.B. |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Shell Oil Company Thailand |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1972 |
