Traffic data can be an invaluable resource for analysing and tackling the critical issue of air quality. Yet, raw traffic data by itself is not sufficient, and requires tools and technologies for assessing, in a data-driven fashion, the impact of traffic on air quality indicators.
We have developed a cutting-edge tool capable of estimating real-time vehicle traffic emissions from raw traffic data with remarkable accuracy. This tool can be seamlessly integrated into the OpenDataHub platform, giving users easy access to a comprehensive view of traffic data and of the environmental impact of transportation.
Our demonstration of the tool uses traffic data from the Brenner motorway, giving you a look at how the COPERT model (the European standard for vehicle emission calculation) can effectively be used to estimate the levels of primary pollutants and greenhouse gases on the basis of vehicle fleet composition, speed, and vehicular flow.
We will also inspire you with examples and ideas on how this tool can be used by both operators and developers to create value-added services and to enable innovative solutions for decision makers and individual citizens.