Investigation of strategies for the control of air pollution in the Golden Horn region, Istanbul, using a simple dispersion model

Abstract

Abstract A modified version of the ATDL urban dispersion model was applied to estimate annual SO2 and suspended particulate concentrations in the Golden Horn region of Istanbul. The emissions were categorised as area sources (residential and commercial districts or small industries) and point sources (power plants and large industries). The area sources were distributed into a 3 km square grid pattern. The concentrations predicted from the model were compared with the observed concentrations, the correlation coefficient being 0·874. The model is used to estimate the effect of various control strategies on the reduction of SO2 and suspended particulate levels, and the comparison of these strategies discussed.