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SOURCE-SPECIFIC PM ANALYSIS FOR PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES

WHAT WE DO

Particle Vision supports public authorities with source-specific analysis of airborne particles.

  • Focus on PM80, PM10, PM2.5
  • Expertise in morpho-chemical analysis, automated characterization and classification, and machine learning
  • Complementary to traditional monitoring – deep, actionable insights

USE CASES

Clarifying Pollution Origins in Complex Urban Environments

In dense urban areas with multiple emission sources—traffic, industry, construction, and more—pinpointing the origin of particulate pollution can be challenging. Our advanced particle fingerprinting technology enables high-resolution identification and quantification of airborne particles, allowing stakeholders to distinguish between sources and understand their relative contributions.

Supporting Permitting and Compliance Investigations

Environmental permits often require evidence-based assessments of air quality impacts. We provide scientifically validated, source-specific particle data that helps regulators and applicants evaluate compliance with environmental standards. 

Mediating Stakeholder Conflicts with Scientific Evidence

Disputes over air pollution sources—between industry, authorities, and communities—can stall projects or escalate tensions. Our data-driven analyses offer objective, third-party evidence that helps clarify responsibilities, reduce uncertainty, and foster informed dialogue among stakeholders. This can be critical in public inquiries or legal proceedings

Designing Targeted Emission Reduction Strategies

By identifying the specific sources contributing to particulate matter in a given environment, we enable our clients to implement emission control measures where they matter most. Our insights support the development of tailored action plans that are cost-effective and impactful.

Validating or Challenging Results from Monitoring Networks

Traditional air quality monitoring often provides limited or ambiguous information about sources. Our particle-level analysis can complement, validate, or challenge findings from conventional monitoring stations. This added layer of precision helps refine policy decisions, optimize mitigation investments, or resolve inconsistencies in prior assessments.

SERVICES

OUR APPROACH

We select the analytical approach best suited to your specific challenge—whether it’s bulk analysis, single-particle analysis, or a tailored combination of both. Our goal is always to deliver the clearest, most actionable results.

Our proprietary ASPA MC2® methodology combines:

  1. Targeted Sampling
    at critical exposure points, depending on the source and context.

  2. Automated Analysis of Thousands of Particles
    using high-resolution methods to determine particle morphology and elemental composition.

  3. Machine-Learning Classification
    to compare each particle’s fingerprint against validated source libraries.

  4. Source Attribution & Reporting
    providing decision-ready insights tailored to technical, legal, or policy needs.

WHY ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES TRUST PARTICLE VISION

  • Scientifically rigorous, state-of-the-art methodology
  • Transparent and reproducible results
  • Expertise working with Swiss and European regional and national authorities
  • Vendor-independent and mission-focused
  • Proven impact in regulatory and policy settings

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CONTACT US

Do you have questions about how we can help you? Don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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