Integrated Air Quality Management in Urban Areas: Simplified Methods
In order to evaluate alternative actions and policy measures planned for the improvement of air quality a NILU has tested a combination of simple integrated management models and the NILU developed air quality modelling and planning system AirQUIS. The models have been applied to evaluate traffic solutions in large urban areas.
The models include emissions from traffic and other sources, concentration and exposure estimates and evaluations of health impacts. The model also includes simple mathematical and financial tools in order to list various management options, which aim at improving air quality. The management options are linked to health impacts and costs. It will thus be possible to put priority on the most cost-effective actions.
The method has been applied on data from Hanoi, Vietnam. Some results from these evaluations will be presented.