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Regional Aviation Baseline Study
Demand for take-offs and landings in the region is projected to double by 2050 from over 400,000 to over 800,000 per year. This is expected to result in a regional gap in service by 2050 that is roughly equivalent to all the passengers served at Sea-Tac in 2019.
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Community Health and Airport Operations Related Noise and Air Pollution: Report to the Legislature in Response to Washington State HOUSE BILL 1109
This report, prepared by Public Health – Seattle & King County in response to Washington House Bill 1109, investigates the health impacts of pollution from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport operations. It includes community health profiles by proximity to the airport, a literature review on airport-related health effects, a summary of UW’s ultrafine particle study, and recommendations…
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Citizen scientists and university students monitor noise pollution in cities and protected areas with smartphones
Noise pollution can cause increased stress, cognitive impairment and illness in humans and decreased fitness and altered behavior in wildlife.
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Sea-Tac Airport Blasts Past 50 Million Passengers In 2019
Sea-Tac International Airport broke the 50 million passenger mark last year for the first time. A total of 51,829,239 passengers passed through the airport in 2019, a year-over-year increase of 3.97%. This continues the streak of annual passenger growth the airport has had since 2009.
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Mobile ObserVations of Ultrafine Particles: The MOV-UP study
DEOHS-led study finds communities around Sea-Tac Airport are exposed to a unique mix of air pollution associated with aircraft
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Overview of Sources and Characteristics of Nanoparticles in Urban Traffic-Influenced Areas
Atmospheric nanoparticles can be formed either via nucleation in atmosphere or be directly emitted to the atmosphere.
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Why air pollution can be worse across the street
Portable air sensors are changing the way we see air pollution. How to build a DIY air quality sensor If you’re curious about your own neighborhood’s air quality, you can also build your own air sensor!
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The Global Problem of Insufficient Sleep and Its Serious Public Health Implications
Good sleep is necessary for good physical and mental health and a good quality of life. Insufficient sleep is a pervasive and prominent problem in the modern 24-h society. A considerable body of evidence suggests that insufficient sleep causes hosts of adverse medical and mental dysfunctions.
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How Sea-Tac Is Trying to Keep Pace With Seattle’s Unprecedented Growth
This article appears in print in the September 2018 issue. Click here for a free subscription. The booming Seattle economy has generated some unwelcome side effects. A lot of traffic…
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Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP)
The Central Puget Sound region is expected to grow by another one million people by 2035. The Sustainable Airport Master Plan is the blueprint for changes at Sea-Tac Airport to meet future regional demand.
