Development and testing of open-top chambers for exposing large, perennial plants to air pollutants
Journal Article
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· Journal of Environmental Quality; (United States)
- Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY (United States)
To study the effects of air pollutants on large perennial plants, two designs of large, open-top chambers were tested in wind tunnel studies and subsequent field trials. Flow visualization of air patterns in the wind tunnel showed that a frustum and inner baffle plate covering 50% of the top surface provided the best exclusion capabilities. This was quantified by measurement of pollutant distribution in scale models. Prototype chamber were erected around grape (Vitus sp.) vines in a commercial vineyard and evaluated over two growing seasons. Exclusion efficiencies of 80 to 95% were found during the test period. The rain shadow caused by the frustum was significant with losses greatest near the walls. The average increase in leaf temperature between ambient and within the chamber was 2.5 C. Light intensity was reduced 14 and 22% in the circular and rectangular chamber, respectively. Although there is some modification of the plant environment, the chambers provide a suitable environment during the growing season for air pollution studies with large perennial plants.
- OSTI ID:
- 5878398
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Environmental Quality; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Environmental Quality; (United States) Vol. 18:4; ISSN JEVQA; ISSN 0047-2425
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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