Prague
The air quality monitoring network (consisting
of 13 automatic monitoring stations) is operated by Prague
City Hall in cooperation with the Czech Hydrometeorological
Institute. It provides on-line data on air pollution for the
city administration. Data on different sources of pollution
is modelled biannually, and published in the "Prague Environment"
yearbook. At the same time, the Traffic Management Centre
monitors real-time traffic data. To date, however, no link
between the two major databases has been established.
The HEAVEN project will integrate the data
from both the air quality monitoring network and the Traffic
Management Centre into a common database, together with data
on emissions from other sources and short-term meteorological
forecasts. In addition, Prague will implement the AIRVIRO
model for air quality and a digital topographical model, in
order to improve information on air and noise quality.
A Decision Support System (DSS) will be developed
by integrating real-time traffic data, new emissions factors,
and dispersion modelling tools. The DSS will be used
to evaluate the impacts of traffic flows and transport demand
management strategies on air and noise pollution.
The DSS will be a useful tool for the city
administration in reducing air and noise pollution. Furthermore,
real-time information on air quality, noise levels and traffic
will be incorporated into the Common Information Platform
(CIP) and will be made available on the Internet.
The DSS and the CIP are expected to improve
the exchange of information and institutional cooperation
among transport and environmental experts and decision-makers.
Prague 7 - the district of Holesovice - has
been selected as the demonstration area for HEAVEN. The area
is densely populated and exposed to frequent air pollution
episodes and traffic congestion.
Visit
the city of Prague home page
|
