Methodological approach to determine of small spatial units in a highly complex terrain in atmospheric pollution research: the case of Zasavje region in Slovenia

Geospatial Health

Ivan Erzen¹  Vesna Zadnik²  Marija Z. Boznar³  Bostjan Grasic³  Primoz Mlakar³  Andrej Herakovic⁴  Andreja Kukec⁵  Jerneja Farkas⁵  Lijana Zaletel-Kragelj⁵ 

[1] University Clinic of Respiratory and Allergic Diseases Golnik, Golnik;Epidemiology and Cancer Register, Institute of Oncology, Ljubljana;MEIS Environmental Consulting, Smarje-Sap;Municipality of Skocjan, Skocjan;Public Health Centre, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana;

关键词: atmospheric air pollution research, highly complex terrain, dispersion models, geographical information systems, small area units, Slovenia.;   

DOI  :  10.4081/gh.2014.42

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The study of atmospheric air pollution research in complex terrains is challenged by the lack of appropriate methodology supporting the analysis of the spatial relationship between phenomena affected by a multitude of factors. The key is optimal design of a meaningful approach based on small spatial units of observation. The Zasavje region, Slovenia, was chosen as study area with the main objective to investigate in practice the role of such units in a test environment. The process consisted of three steps: modelling of pollution in the atmosphere with dispersion models, transfer of the results to geographical information system software, and then moving on to final determination of the function of small spatial units. A methodology capable of designing useful units for atmospheric air pollution research in highly complex terrains was created, and the results were deemed useful in offering starting points for further research in the field of geospatial health.

【 授权许可】

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