The WHITEX study and the role of the scientific community: A critique

Journal Article · Sun Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1992 · Air and Waste; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/10473289.1992.10467092· OSTI ID:7165466

Markowski, G R ^[1]

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1. Consulting Environmental Scientist, Altadena, CA (United States)

In Winter 1987, the Denver office of the National Park Service carried out the Winter Haze Intensive Tracer Experiment (WHITEX) whose original purpose was only to investigate the feasibility of using an inert tracer to determine the contribution of a point source, the Navajo Generating Station (NGS), to the haze in Canyonlands National Park. Deuterated methane was used to trace NGS's emissions. The WHITEX study was then used as a basis of regulatory action. Unfortunately, the WHITEX study report, and papers, suffer from serious errors in implementation, analysis and interpretation. 19 refs., 3 figs.

• OSTI ID: 7165466
• Journal Information: Air and Waste; (United States), Journal Name: Air and Waste; (United States) Vol. 42:11; ISSN AIWAE2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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