Indoor Air Quality & Airborne Pathogen Exposure Field Team

Atmospheric & Air Quality Monitoring

Unit Mandate

Mission & Operational Scope

Assesses and remediates indoor air quality hazards in residential, occupational, and institutional settings, addressing VOC off-gassing, mold, combustion byproducts, and airborne pathogen transmission risks that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations.

Doctrine

EPA Indoor Air Quality Guidelines · ASHRAE Standard 62.1 Ventilation for Acceptable IAQ

Core Capabilities

Operational Capabilities

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Indoor VOC, formaldehyde, and CO/CO2 sampling and analysis

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Mold assessment, moisture mapping, and remediation protocol design

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HVAC system performance evaluation and filtration upgrade recommendations

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Airborne pathogen (bioaerosol) sampling and infection risk modeling

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Building envelope airtightness testing and ventilation rate measurement

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Occupational exposure limit (OEL) compliance assessment

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Division I

Atmospheric & Air Quality Monitoring