Assessing the legality and impact of anti-smog drones in Poland’s air quality management

• Autorzy: Sieradzka Małgorzata , Balcerzak Tomasz , Kostur Katarzyna , Rajchel Jan

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DOI

10.5604/01.3001.0054.3099

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This study addresses the critical issue of winter air pollution, characterized by smoke that causes respiratory irritation and health issues like shortness of breath, dizziness and eye irritation. The primary focus is on the inefficacy of traditional, human-conducted inspections in identifying sources of smog and air pollution. These methods are limited by the inability to measure emissions accurately without specialized equipment and the restricted range of inspection due to groundlevel perspectives. The paper proposes the integration of drones equipped with advanced sensor technologies as a solution for comprehensive and efficient air quality monitoring (Sokhi, 2022). These drones can accurately assess emissions from sources like chimneys in real time and at a larger scale. The implementation of such technology not only enhances the effectiveness of anti-smog measures but also serves as a deterrent, increasing public awareness about constant environmental monitoring. The study advocates for the adoption of these unmanned aerial vehicles as a suport tool for local governments in the fight against air pollution, suggesting a transformative approach to environmental regulation and control.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

UAV; smog; sensors; pollution; environment

• Wydawca: Szkoła Główna Służby Pożarniczej
• Czasopismo: Zeszyty Naukowe SGSP / Szkoła Główna Służby Pożarniczej
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: Nr 89 (tom 2)
• Strony: 7--25
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 18 poz., rys.

Twórcy

autor

Sieradzka Małgorzata

• Institute of Air and Space Law, Faculty of Law and Administration, Lazarski University in Warsaw

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3930-6491

autor

Balcerzak Tomasz

• Institute of Air and Space Law, Faculty of Law and Administration, Lazarski University in Warsaw

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3845-998X

autor

Kostur Katarzyna

• Airforce University in Dęblin

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2552-6709

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Rajchel Jan

• University of Siedlce

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7248-3863

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