GO AQS

Category: GO IAQS

  • GO IAQS Breakpoints – 2nd Session

    GO IAQS Breakpoints – 2nd Session

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    Sotirios Papathanasiou
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    This session served as a crucial follow-up to our initial discussion on environmental pollutants, as we previously ran out of time to cover all the necessary ground. In today’s meeting, we delved into the specifics of index breakpoints for ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and radon. Ozone (O3) Proposed GO IAQS Index: The proposed index tiers for ozone are 0 to 50…

  • GO IAQS Breakpoints – 1st Session

    GO IAQS Breakpoints – 1st Session

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    Sotirios Papathanasiou
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    During the 1st GO IAQS Index Breakpoints meeting, discussions focused on proposed breakpoints for various pollutants based on survey results, comparisons with existing standards, and feedback from attendees. The meeting aimed to cover results, compare them with existing breakpoints, and gather comments on specific pollutants, with a focus on PM2.5, Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Carbon Monoxide…

  • Survey Results: GO IAQS Index Breakpoints

    Survey Results: GO IAQS Index Breakpoints

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    Sotirios Papathanasiou
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    The results presented below are based on a questionnaire distributed to participants from the GO AQS members list. The survey, conducted using Google Forms, was open from May 15th to June 15th, 2025. PM2.5 The GO IAQS Index Breakpoints Survey, with a total of 40 participants, indicated strong support for the proposed PM2.5 breakpoints, with…

  • GO AQS Members Unite to Define the Future of Indoor Air Quality Index

    GO AQS Members Unite to Define the Future of Indoor Air Quality Index

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    Sotirios Papathanasiou
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    Global Open Air Quality Standards (GO AQS) has taken a significant step towards establishing the world’s first common Indoor Air Quality Index (IAQI) by launching a comprehensive survey among its members. This initiative aims to consolidate breakpoints for the GO IAQS Index, a crucial tool for assessing and communicating indoor air quality consistently across the…

  • Ozone WG – Conclusion

    Ozone WG – Conclusion

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    Sotirios Papathanasiou
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    The Ozone Working Group (WG) convened on April 2nd, 2025, as part of the Global Open Air Quality Standards initiative, to delve into the specifics of incorporating ozone (O₃) into indoor air quality guidelines. Following previous discussions on particulate matter, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide, this session focused on the unique challenges posed by ozone,…