NO2 Concentration Estimation at Urban Ground Level by Integrating Sentinel 5P Data and ERA5 Using Machine Learning: The Milan (Italy) Case Study

Author:

Cedeno Jimenez Jesus Rodrigo1ORCID,Brovelli Maria Antonia1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milano, Italy

Abstract

The measurement of atmospheric NO2 pollution concentrations has become a critical topic due to its impact on human health. Ground sensors are the most popular method for measuring atmospheric pollution, but they can be expensive to purchase, install, and maintain. In contrast, satellite technology offers global coverage but typically provides concentration estimates at the tropospheric level, not at the ground level where most human activities take place. This work presents a model that can be used to estimate NO2 ground-level concentrations in metropolitan areas using Sentinel-5P satellite images and ERA5 meteorological data. The primary goal is to offer a cost-effective solution for Low- and Medium-Income Countries (LMICs) to assess air quality, thereby addressing the air quality measurement constraints. To validate the model’s accuracy, study points were selected in alignment with the Regional Agency for the Environment Protection (ARPA) NO2 sensor network in the Metropolitan City of Milan. The results showed that the RMSE of the model estimations was significantly lower than the standard deviation of the real measurements. This work fills the gaps in the literature by providing an accurate estimation model of NO2 in the Metropolitan City of Milan using both satellite data and ERA5 meteorological data. This work presents as an alternative to ground sensors by enabling more regions to assess their air quality effectively.

Funder

Italian Ministry of Education

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

General Earth and Planetary Sciences

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