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An Analysis of Effects of San Diego Wildfire on Ambient Air Quality

Shekar Viswanathan School of Engineering and Technology, National University, La Jolla, CA, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Luis Eria Marine Corps Air Station, San Diego, CA, USA
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Nimal Diunugala California Air Resources Board, El Monte, CA, USA
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Jeffrey Johnson San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency, San Diego, CA, USA
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Christopher McClean San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency, San Diego, CA, USA
Pages 56-67 | Published online: 27 Feb 2012

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