This project relates to the quality of air in urban areas such as around the University.
Assignment task:
In relation to urban air quality you are asked to discuss each of the following:
1.why it is important to monitor and where possible manage air quality;
2.the basic problems of monitoring air quality such as the rapid variation in concentrations as a result of weather changes;
3.the parameters that should be monitored in respect of urban air. Note you should consider all types of air pollution and not just
those from vehicle emissions;
4.the locations at which you might monitor urban air quality;
5.actions you would recommend to improve local air quality.
You should cite the references you have used (website addresses) and authors and titles of papers, books etc.
the report should be concise and focused on the key issues.
Resources
There is a substantial literature on air quality on the web. You may to start your review by looking at the websites for the UK
Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs, DEFRA (http://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/air-pollution/) and the London Air Quality Network
(http://www.londonair.org.uk/LondonAir/Default.aspx).
Marking
Marks for each item 1 to 5 above will be approximately equal. 20% of the marks will be available for the overall quality of the
presentation and your research on the topic.
please reference everything in the correct Harvard format, include diagrams, pictures charts and graphs where possible and if necessary
also make sure to reference pictures etc underneath them as well in the Harvard style ( with the web link underneath them, if taken
from website).
This professor is very strict about plagiarism so please reference everything.