The book has been published by the CRC Press (USA, and it reports some
of the major results of AIT research cooperation in Asia. AIT members
from our air quality research group serve as the first authors and
co-authors of 11 out of 16 chapters of the book. Prof. Oanh is the
editor of the book.
The book provides an overview of major issues of air quality
management practices in developing Asia and potential approaches to
reduce pollution. It also identified opportunities for integration of
air quality improvement and climate migration strategies. The book
covers the methodology and results of fine particulate matter
monitoring using traditional filter-based and satellite monitoring
techniques, and examines applications of a 3D dispersion modeling tool
for urban and regional air quality management focusing on surface
ozone, fine particulate matter, and acid deposition. The final chapters
discuss innovative control technologies for gaseous air pollutants and
illustrate the integrated air quality management in developing Asia
through case studies for target source categories including
agricultural residue field burning, vehicle emissions, brick kilns, and
industrial VOC emission.
According to Prof. Oanh, this book presents an integrated air quality
management methodology that employs technical and policy tools to
achieve air quality goals. It includes technical information and policy
recommendations based on the outcomes of several multi-year air quality
research programs coordinated by the Asian Institute of Technology.
More information on the book can be found at this
link.