Title :
A procedure for the optimization of air quality monitoring networks
Author :
Ando, B. ; Cammarata, G. ; Fichera, A. ; Graziani, S. ; Pitrone, N.
Author_Institution :
Catania Univ., Italy
fDate :
2/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper deals with the processing of air pollutant measures acquired in urban areas. A procedure for the optimization of a network for air pollutant monitoring is addressed. The proposed procedure allows for the optimization of the number of monitoring stations by using adequate mathematical models. Moreover, a continuous two-dimensional (2-D) map is used to search for the optimal reallocation of the monitoring stations. Reconfiguration of the available hardware leads to better performance
Keywords :
air pollution measurement; computerised monitoring; environmental science computing; neural nets; optimisation; performance evaluation; reconfigurable architectures; air pollution measures; air quality monitoring networks; continuous 2D map; continuous two-dimensional map; hardware reconfiguration; mathematical models; monitoring stations; neural networks; optimization; performance; urban areas; Air pollution; Atmospheric measurements; Condition monitoring; Environmentally friendly manufacturing techniques; Humans; Industrial pollution; Mathematical model; Pollution measurement; Urban areas; Vehicle safety;
Journal_Title :
Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part C: Applications and Reviews, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/5326.740678
