Lab glossary
Aerodynamic diameter
The diameter of a unit-density sphere that settles in air at the same speed as the particle in question. PM10 and PM2.5 inlets separate particles by aerodynamic diameter.
- Also: aerodynamic particle size
The diameter of a unit-density sphere that settles in air at the same speed as the particle in question. PM10 and PM2.5 inlets separate particles by aerodynamic diameter.