How we forecast air pollution in Croydon
The forecasts use a unique system that allows the changes in air quality from street-to-street to be determined, so that people affected by air pollution can make the healthiest choices for their lifestyle or for the health of their children.
This is done by combining the latest weather forecasts, with detailed knowledge of local traffic patterns, power stations and other factors, as well as information on regional air pollution coming from the rest of the UK and from Continental Europe. These are then converted to maps that are easy to read and interpret.
The air quality forecasts for are made using the YourAir Service from CERC. The YourAir Service is provided by CERC as part of the European Space Agency's PROMOTE consortium. PROMOTE is a service to provide high quality forecasts of air quality for Europe, combining the latest satellite data and advanced forecasting methods to give the best accuracy possible. For further information on YourAir, please contact CERC.
