Air Quality Studies and Atmospheric Impact Assessment
We assess atmospheric impact from transport infrastructure — roads, rail, airports and ports — monitoring and modeling a full range of regulated pollutants. Our air quality studies support environmental approvals, infrastructure planning and compliance monitoring in accordance with EU and Romanian air quality legislation.
Pollutants Assessed
- Nitrogen oxides: NO, NO₂, NOₓ
- Particulate matter: PM₁₀, PM₂.₅
- Other pollutants: SO₂, CO, O₃, benzene, VOCs
- Carbon dioxide (CO₂) and greenhouse gas assessments
Air Quality Impact Assessment
- Atmospheric dispersion modeling for transport infrastructure
- Air quality impact assessment for new road and motorway projects
- Assessment of changes to air quality from traffic management measures
- Cumulative impact assessment
- Compliance assessment against EU and Romanian air quality standards
- Identification of air quality sensitive zones
Air Quality Monitoring
- Mobile air quality monitoring campaigns at transport nodes
- Real-time monitoring using HORIBA equipment
- Correlation of pollution concentrations with traffic flows and meteorological conditions
- Comparative monitoring campaigns
Air Quality Mapping
- Atmospheric pollution mapping and spatial visualization
- Interactive pollutant maps and dashboards
- Integration with traffic flow models for scenario testing
Documentation and Environmental Support
- Air quality chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
- Reports for environmental permitting
- Pollution reduction measure recommendations
- Integration with noise and other environmental assessments
Impact Assessment Activities
Each air quality study follows a rigorous sequence of activities, from identifying pollution sources through to providing the information required for environmental permitting procedures.
- Identifying pollution sources generated by the project
- Analyzing existing environmental conditions in the study area
- Estimating emissions generated by traffic and economic activities
- Establishing relevant analysis points and sensitive zones
- Evaluating pollutant dispersion in the atmosphere
- Analyzing impact on population, public health and quality of life
- Assessing noise and vibrations associated with traffic
- Proposing measures for reduction, prevention or compensation of impact
- Providing information for environmental permitting procedures
In-Situ Measurements
We perform in-situ immission measurements, both long and short-term, as required for investments and technical, urban planning and financing documentation. Monitoring campaigns are planned according to project specifics, meteorological conditions and environmental authority requirements.