A multi-pollutant methodology to locate a single air quality monitoring station in small and medium-size urban areas

Miñarro, Marta Doval; Bañón, Daniel; Egea, José A.; Costa-Gómez, Isabel; Caracena, Antonia Baeza

doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2020.115279

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“…The assessment thus carried out highlights the shortcomings of air quality monitoring stations measuring these smallest particles. Perhaps the application of the method [28], but extended by the measurement of particulate matter, would help in determining better measuring station locations. The choice of the location of the measurement points in our research was not accidental.…”

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“…The monitoring and evaluation of ambient air quality is the first important step in controlling air pollution. Monitoring pollutant concentrations in air is pivotal to properly manage air quality [1,2]. Air pollution can be defined as a phenomenon harmful to the ecological system and the normal conditions of human existence and development when some substances in the atmosphere exceed a certain concentration [3].…”

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Case Study of Pollution with Particulate Matter in Selected Locations of Polish Cities

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Despite the introduction of increasingly restrictive regulations, the air quality in Poland is still considered one of the worst in Europe. Two cities (Wroclaw and Cracow) were selected for this study, so they represent a pair of Polish cities with poor air quality, and at the same time are academic cities, popular with tourists. The article focuses on the emission of particulate matter, which is one of the most dangerous components of air pollution. The focus was on particles less than 10 µm in diameter which are most often neglected at measuring stations. We have identified the sources of particulate emissions in selected locations in Wroclaw and Cracow, and then measured particles in terms of their mass and number distribution. It was noted that the PM10 emission values obtained as a result of the measurements were different from the value specified by the Inspectorate of the Environmental Protection in Poland.

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Case Study of Pollution with Particulate Matter in Selected Locations of Polish Cities

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“…A solution for placing a single monitoring station in small-and medium-sized cities that strikes a balance between the numerous pollutants the network detects by maximizing an objective function is suggested in the sensitivity analysis. (Miñarro et al, 2020). A method based on geographic information systems (GIS) that evaluates the networks of ozone (O3) and particulate matter (PM10) to combine environmental, economic, and social indices (Pope & Wu, 2014) .…”

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Examining the locational approach towards optimal siting of air quality monitoring stations in India

Choudhary

Kaur

Saharan

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Increasing Air Pollution levels globally has been one of the major environmental risks on the ecosystem having multiplier effects on the human health. As a result, the need for regulating bodies to keep an eye on and evaluate pollution levels has grown, particularly in urban areas where human activity and population density are concentrated. Air quality monitoring thus becomes essential in creating and developing strategies to achieve the objectives of sustainable environmental policies. In India, there has been certain measures to set up air quality monitoring stations (AQMS) which are referred to form various action plans to improve the overall air quality in the country. The paper examines various approaches toward locating AQMS throughout the world and in India. It also discusses the approach of single or multi-pollutant monitoring worldwide with the use of various spatial tools and techniques. The guidelines and initiatives for locating optimal AQMS are examined in the study resulting in the formulation of various evaluation criteria which can be practiced for a holistic air quality management. The research aims to bridge the research gap and provide recommendations for an optimum approach to locating air quality monitoring stations in the urban areas of India and the world for better air quality management.

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“…In this study, one monitoring station is required for small and medium-size urban areas suffering from severe air pollution problems. The multi-pollutant methodology is easy to implement and robust (Miñarro et al, 2020).…”

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A short review on different techniques used for site selection of air quality monitoring stations

Kollati

Debnath

2021

Ind. Eng. Decis. Mak.

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Air pollution has become a serious concern across the world in the last few decades. In specific cities, the air quality index value had changed from very unhealthy to a hazardous level of health concern. Air pollution has a serious impact on daily lives in those cities. Monitoring of air pollution is becoming necessary these days. Air quality monitoring stations are installed to get the air pollution data, which indicates in the air quality index (AQI) value. In order to contain a proper air quality index (AQI) value, it is essential to locate the air quality monitoring stations in the appropriate place of the study area. Several techniques were being used for site selection of air quality monitoring stations for the last few decades. In this short review, all such techniques have been studied systematically, and comprehensive analysis has been reported for further use by the scientific community and policymakers. In this study, the methods used in the site selection of air quality monitoring stations were categorized into four groups. (1) Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) techniques; (2) Geographical Information System (GIS); (3) hybrid techniques; and (4) miscellaneous. In the site selection of air quality monitoring stations, the decision-makers should consider various parameters based on the study area. While considering various parameters, the problem solving becomes complex. At this point, MCDM techniques, GIS, and Hybrid techniques are found to be helpful tools for the decision-makers.

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A multi-pollutant methodology to locate a single air quality monitoring station in small and medium-size urban areas

Cited by 8 publications

References 33 publications

Case Study of Pollution with Particulate Matter in Selected Locations of Polish Cities

Case Study of Pollution with Particulate Matter in Selected Locations of Polish Cities

Examining the locational approach towards optimal siting of air quality monitoring stations in India

A short review on different techniques used for site selection of air quality monitoring stations

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