Research article summary (published 29 Jun 2009):

Air pollution simulation and geographical information systems (GIS) applied to Athens International Airport.

Full Abstract

This study presents an improved methodology for analysing atmospheric pollution around airports using Gaussian-plume numerical simulation integrated with Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The new methodology focuses on streamlining the lengthy analysis process for Airport Environmental Impact Assessments by integrating the definition of emission sources, simulating and displaying the results in a GIS environment. One of the objectives of the research is to validate the methodology applied to the Athens International Airport, "Eleftherios Venizelos", to produce a realistic estimate of emission inventories, dispersion simulations and comparison to measured data. The methodology used a combination of the Emission Dispersion and Modelling System (EDMS) and the Atmospheric Dispersion and Modelling system (ADMS) to improve the analysis process. The second objective is to conduct numerical simulations under various adverse conditions (e.g. scenarios) and assess the dispersion in the surrounding areas. The study concludes that the use of GIS in environmental assessments provides a valuable advantage for organizing data and entering accurate geographical/topological information for the simulation engine. Emissions simulation produced estimates within 10% of published values. Dispersion simulations indicate that airport pollution will affect neighbouring cities such as Rafina and Loutsa. Presently, there are no measured controls in these areas. In some cases, airport pollution can contribute to as much as 40% of permissible EU levels in VOCs.

Author information

Author/s: Theophanides, Mike (M); Anastassopoulou, Jane (J);

Affiliation: Chemical Engineering Department, Radiation Chemistry and Biospectroscopy, National Technical University of Athens, Zografou Campus, Zografou, Athens, Greece.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Journal of environmental science and health. Part A, Toxic/hazardous substances & environmental engineering (J Environ Sci Health A Tox Hazard Subst Environ Eng), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Jul; vol 44 (issue 8) : pp 758-66

Dates: Created 2009/09/07; Completed 2009/09/29;

PMID: 19731833, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 9/29/2009, IMS Date: )

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Air Pollutants, Occupational - analysis Air Pollution - analysis Automobiles Aviation Computer Simulation Geographic Information Systems Greece

Hydrocarbons - analysis Models, Statistical Nitrogen Oxides - analysis Particulate Matter - analysis Power Plants Sulfur Dioxide - analysis Vehicle Emissions - analysis

Associated Chemicals: Air Pollutants, Occupational (0) ; Hydrocarbons (0) ; Nitrogen Oxides (0) ; Particulate Matter (0) ; Vehicle Emissions (0) ; Sulfur Dioxide (7446-09-5)

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