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Journal Article 
Source-receptor study of volatile organic compounds and particulate matter in the Kanawha Valley, (West Virginia, USA): I. Methods and descriptive statistics 
Cohen, MA; Ryan, PB; Spengler, JD; Ozkaynak, H; Hayes, C 
1991 
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79-94 
English 
BIOSIS COPYRIGHT: BIOL ABS. The Kanawha Valley of West Virginia is a highly industrialized region stretching 100 km from Alloy in the southeast to Nitro in the north. The valley which contains the state capital, Charleston, has a population of approximately 250,000 and is noted for its chemical manufacturing industry. The valley itself is narrow and steeply-walled. The combination of topography, local meterological conditions, and the chemical industry potentiate elevated concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOC) emitted within the region. An integrated approach designed to assess pollutant exposure in this region was implemented between April 1987 and March 1988. Data were collected simultaneously on volatile organic compound concentrations, particle pH, inorganic gases, and meteorological parameters. Data were collected using a mobile van sampling platform at one of the three within-valley sites for 15 days each month. A discussion of sampling methodology and statistics describing pollu 
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