RI-URBANS

Demonstrating the adaption and enhancement of service tools from atmospheric RIs to better address the challenges and societal needs related to air quality in European cities and industrial hotspots

RI-URBANS aims to demonstrate how service tools from atmospheric Research Infrastructures (RIs), such as ACTRIS and IAGOS can be adapted and enhanced to better address the challenges and societal needs related to air quality in European cities and industrial hotspots.

RI-URBANS responds to the urgent need to significantly reduce air pollution across the EU and reduce the associated health impacts. We develop and enhance synergies between Air Quality Monitoring Networks (AQMNs) and RIs in the atmospheric domain to improve air quality observations in support of advanced air quality policy assessment. The project combines advanced scientific knowledge and innovative technical work to develop pilot service tools that will enhance the capacity of the AQMNs to provide the necessary observations to evaluate, predict and abate urban air pollution. The project will also deploy tools and information systems in the hands of citizens and communities to support decision making by air quality managers and regulators.