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2553046 
Journal Article 
A STOCHASTIC MODEL FOR VEHICULAR RESUSPENSION EXPOSURE NEAR UNPAVED ROADS 
Wellens, A; Jazcilevich, A; Siebe, C; Rosas, I; Riojas, H 
2009 
78-82 
WOS:000280448600013 
A stochastic model based on empirical probability distribution functions is constructed to estimate the exposure to vehicular resuspension emissions of PM(2.5). The model was developed for a fixed typical velocity and vehicular weight having in mind a specific location and environmental problem. Nevertheless, the proposed methodology can be expanded to consider situations where different speeds and vehicular weights are involved. The stochastic character of the model reflects the turbulent nature of the resuspension phenomenon. The main advantage of this model is that exposure can be statistically estimated for different traffic scenarios, heights and individual activity. 
public health; manganese; stochastic modelling