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A spatial multicriteria model for determining air pollution at sample locations |
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| Authors: | Weeberb João Réquia Júnior Henrique Llacer Roig Petros Koutrakis |
| Institution: | 1. University of Brasília, Brasília, Federal District, Brazil;2. Department of Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USAwjrequia@hsph.harvard.edu;4. Department of Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA |
| Abstract: | Atmospheric pollution in urban centers has been one of the main causes of human illness related to the respiratory and circulatory system. Efficient monitoring of air quality is a source of information for environmental management and public health. This study investigates the spatial patterns of atmospheric pollution using a spatial multicriteria model that helps target locations for air pollution monitoring sites. The main objective was to identify high-priority areas for measuring human exposures to air pollutants as they relate to emission sources. The method proved to be viable and flexible in its application to various areas.Implications:?Spatial multicriteria models provide a tool for air pollution management in urban areas. Analytic hierarchy process (AHP) modeling can help with the process of prioritizing monitoring site locations and minimizing costs. |
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