Digitel DHA-80 with PM10 inlet
SAAERO: Composition, Sources and Health Effects of Atmospheric Aerosol
Every winter, the Western Balkan (WB) region has some of the poorest European and global air quality due to extensive use of solid fuels for domestic heating and an old vehicle fleet. The aerosolised particulate matter suspended in the atmosphere has detrimental effects on air quality, human health and ecosystems. The EU-funded SAAERO (SArajevo AEROsol Experiment) project will set up the first systematic extended measurements of fine aerosol in the city of Sarajevo to deliver detailed aerosol physico-chemical characterisation and quantify their effects. The project aims for a strong and lasting impact in understanding and resolving the current environmental and health crises in the WB region, establishing a solid baseline for the abatement intervention.
Key Facts
Scope | Particulate matter |
Region | Southeast Europe |
Location | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, urban area |
Period | 2022-2023 |
Operator | The SAAERO project, led by Katja Džepina, took place in the city of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Bjelave supersite, the headquarters of the Federal Hydrometeorological Institute of Bosnia and Herzegovina. SAAERO received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 101028909. |
Type of Project | Research |
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