Tuesday, August 17, 2010

FYI - Boston Subway users

In order to collect data on the behavior of airborne contaminants, the study involves releasing non-toxic, inert, odorless gas and particle tracers into the subway system. Particle and gas concentrations will be sampled in more than 20 stations and in subway cars across the MBTA subway system.  The deliberate release of chemical or biological agents is of primary concern, but the study also helps researchers understand airflow for smoke or unintentional spills of chemicals or fuels.  This research can be used by the MBTA in developing evacuation, ventilation, and other incident response plans. 

Read more here
http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2010/08/scientists-study-mbta-subway-airflow.html


Franklin, MA

2 comments:

  1. Thanks, Michelle.

    As one who frequently rode the train to Boston and then rode the T around, I thought it would be good info.

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