AQESHOW - Abstract

Abstract Information :

Air quality management is enhanced by the integration of diverse monitoring systems across Urban, regional and semi-industrial scenarios. This work highlights three projects, all carried out by the companies Bettair (manufacturer of the Bettair static node Sensor Systems Class 1 as defined in CEN TS 17660-1:2021) and Dnota (distributor of Reference Methods, i.e. Thermo ) in collaboration with governmental Air Quality agencies. The three initiatives exemplify the hybrid approach: 1) A Urban Hybrid AQ Network configuration allowed integration of data from three Reference Method stations and seven Bettair nodes, enhancing local urban pollution mapping 2) A Regional Hybrid AQ Network utilized several mobile Reference Method stations and Bettair nodes for dynamic regional ozone monitoring and 3) A Port Authority owned Hybrid Emission Monitoring network, utilized Meteorological, gas chromatography, and Bettair sensor systems to monitor port emissions, addressing both air quality and regulatory compliance. These examples illustrate the potential of combining high-accuracy instruments with cost-effective sensor systems to improve air quality management, despite challenges in calibration and data validation. In all cases, state-of-the-art standards were applied to validate QA&QC and calculate the uncertainty of measurements. The synergy of these systems offers a detailed understanding of pollution sources and dynamics, essential for effective policy-making and community engagement.