AirExposure-package: AirExposure

AirExposure-packageR Documentation

AirExposure

Description

Model that assesses daily exposure to air pollution, taking into account several dynamic variables. The essence of this model focuses on integrating data related to daily routines, people's mobility and hourly concentrations of air pollutants. Users must provide accurate details about their daily activities, including information about their residence, activity sites, activity schedules, and the commuting. A key element is the use of the TomTom API, which determinated urban mobility patterns for a more complete view of travel in urban environments. The atmospheric pollutants considered in this model include are the criteria pollutants: carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), particulate matter (PM), ozone (O3) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) due to their potential health impacts. Additionally, a model with fixed variables is included, where it is assumed that a person is present 24 hours at a location (typically at home). The purpose of this function is to compare both methodologies and identify more realistic ways to estimate exposure and understand potential health effects.

Author(s)

Josefina Urquiza, Maria Florencia Tames, Maela Lupo, Alfredo Rigalli

Maintainer: Josefina Urquiza <jurquiza@conicet.gov.ar>


AirExposure documentation built on Sept. 11, 2024, 7:47 p.m.