Practical solutions to mitigate air pollution exposure to school children ABSTRACT Children are exposed to higher concentrations due to their low breathing height. They are more vulnerable to exposure to vehicular emissions due to their incomplete lung development, low breathing height, and high physical activity and breathing rates. Therefore, they are more likely to suffer…
Effective calibration of low-cost sensor network using learning techniques ABSTRACT Advances in signal processing algorithms have made it possible employing low-cost sensors (LCS) for air quality monitoring thus offering offering high spatial and temporal resolutions. However, the reliability of LCS data is compromised by environmental effects and drift. This presentation introduces two innovative calibration models,…
Real-time source apportionment for quick air quality actions ABSTRACT Understanding the air pollution sources is important to control and prevent PM2.5 emissions. In previous studies, typical ambient sampling devices collect integrated average samples of long durations and are sent off to the laboratory for a time-consuming and labour-intensive analysis; this invariably provided low temporal resolution…
A novel method for hotspot management – A case study of Local Air Management Plan (LAMP) in Delhi, NCR ABSTRACT Mitigation of hotspots in cities is an integral part of air pollution management. This study combines data from sensors, to supplement existing CAAQMS, along with micro emissions inventory and dispersion modelling to inform targeted grid-based…
Assessment of air pollution induced stress, tolerance and accumulated particulate matter on the selected indigenous plant species in Delhi NCR region ABSTRACT Air pollution is a pressing environmental concern, particularly in densely populated urban areas like the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi, India. This research investigates the effects of air pollution on selected indigenous…
Hyperlocal monitoring of air quality to drive evidence-based policy interventions for clean air ABSTRACT Aurassure revolutionizes air quality management through a hyperlocal monitoring approach that has generated nearly 2 million data points across 25+ cities in India. This extensive dataset, focusing on criteria pollutants, greenhouse gases, and noise levels, enables evidence-based policy interventions. By strategically…
Unusual air quality patterns in the era of climate change ABSTRACT It is clear from the emerging recent scientific finding and that while local action has to gather momentum, bigger solutions need regional scale action because air pollution moves across boundaries. In the era of fast changing climate, extreme events are more frequent than ever…
The abundance, allergenic effects and public health burden of airborne pollen in Australia ABSTRACT The composition and relative abundance of airborne pollen in urban areas of Australia are strongly influenced by geographical location, climate, and land use. There is mounting evidence that the diversity and quality of airborne pollen is substantially modified by climate change…