| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/N39937/01 |
| Title: |
PREDICTION OF REGIONAL TRAFFIC-GENERATED POLLUTION FOR STRATEGIC TRANSPORT PLANNING |
| Principal Investigator: |
Hellawell, Dr E |
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Civil Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Surrey |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
02 October 2000 |
Ends: |
01 July 2002 |
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61,579
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| Transport Ops & Management |
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Growing concerns about air pollution in the urban environment are leading to the development of new strategies for transport planning. These include optimising traffic throughput whilst minimising pollution. This strategy requires an understanding of where pollution from traffic accumulates and the parameters which affect its dispersion.The aim of the research is to develop a novel method of assessing the vulnerability of a region (Surrey) to traffic related air pollution. An air quality model will be used to simulate the dispersion of air pollution on a local scale. This will investigate the influence of contribution parameters such as topography and weather on air quality. The localised air quality information will then be extrapolated, using an interaction matrix and a Geographic Information System, to produce a regional vulnerability map. The map and modelling technique will be validated with measured air quality data from across the county.The developed vulnerability model will be a decision tool for strategic transport planning. It will be used to predict air pollution vulnerability in Surrey for current and future traffic flow scenarios.
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