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Dhaka's Air Under the Lens: A Statistical Approach to Uncover Harmful Elements

Students & Supervisors

Student Authors
Mst. Nadiya Noor
BSc in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Ishrakul Tahmid
BSc in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Supervisors
Md. Mortuza Ahmmed
Associate Professor, Faculty, FST

Abstract

Urban settings are severely threatened by air pollution, and Dhaka City is not excluded from the problems brought on by declining air quality. This study uses a strict statistical methodology to pinpoint and examine the dangerous substances causing Dhaka's air pollution. Our objective is to provide targeted mitigation solutions and shed light on the individual factors that contribute to the city's deteriorated air quality by incorporating advanced statistical approaches. Extensive data collection from strategically located air quality monitoring stations around Dhaka City is part of the research technique. To identify trends, correlations, and concentrations of dangerous substances, a variety of pollutants and particulate matter are systematically examined, and statistical analyses are conducted. Early results indicate the noteworthy existence of certain detrimental components, such as particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The statistical method makes it possible to identify temporal and spatial trends, which adds to a more nuanced knowledge of the dynamics of air pollution in various parts of Dhaka City and at different times of the day. The study also looks at the possible origins of these dangerous substances, making a distinction between emissions from moving vehicles, industrial processes, and other human-caused variables. This study provides important new understandings of the intricate interactions between the various variables affecting Dhaka City's air quality, opening the door to evidence-based policymaking and the successful adoption of countermeasures against air pollution. The study's statistical methodology not only pinpoints the dangerous components causing the current level of air pollution; however, but it also offers a framework for continuous observation and evaluation, which is essential for maintaining long-term gains in urban air quality.

Keywords

Air pollution BBS correlation SDG environment.

Publication Details

  • Type of Publication: Conference
  • Conference Name: International Conference on Physics-2024
  • Date of Conference: 05/09/2024 - 05/11/2024
  • Venue: Atomic Energy Centre Dhaka
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