An inverse modelling approach for estimating vehicular emissions in urban coastal areas of the Messina Strait

作者：Cantelli Antonio; Leuzzi Giovanni; Monti Paolo^*; Viotti Paolo

来源：International Journal of Environment and Pollution, 2012, 50(1-4): 274-282.

• CALPUFF
• pollutant dispersion
• inverse method
• urban area
• environmental pollution
• Messina Strait
• coastal areas
• Italy

The CALPUFF modelling system was used to predict dispersion of contaminants emitted from industrial, naval and vehicular sources in the Strait of Messina area (Italy). This region is of particular interest in that it relates to the construction of the Messina Bridge, the road infrastructure linking the Italian mainland and Sicily. The domain includes two cities, i.e., Messina and Reggio Calabria, and other urban complexes located mainly along the shoreline. One of the main problems encountered during the investigation was the lack of data regarding vehicular emissions. Therefore, an indirect method was developed, and the data of the urban air quality monitoring stations of the two cities were considered during the procedure. The results show a good agreement with measures at receptors. The method seems to give a valid alternative when network traffic data are not available in urban areas.

• 出版日期2012