Cluster analysis to investigate air quality trends at Houston, TX

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

12-1-2006

Abstract

Ozone is a secondary pollutant resulting from the photochemical reactions of VOC with NOx that has adverse effects on human health, agriculture, and the environment. Two advanced clustering algorithms were applied to the Houston, TX, area for use with air quality studies. The cluster averaged NOx, temperature, and wind speeds indicated lack of significant cluster-to-cluster variation. The ventilation and emissions of NOx have a relatively small impact on ozone formation. Statistical methods allowed rapid analysis of Houston area, starting with little advanced knowledge of the study region. The results reveal several unique aspects of Houston ozone dynamics. This is an abstract of a paper presented at the 2006 AIChE Annual Meeting (San Francisco, CA 11/12-17/2006).

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

AIChE Annual Meeting, Conference Proceedings

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