Numerical Air Quality Modeling Systems: From Emissions to Exposure

Explore the world of numerical air quality modeling systems in this comprehensive conference talk from the 37th Chaos Communication Congress (37C3). Delve into the journey from emissions to exposure as two experts, Dr. Johannes Bieser and Dr. Martin Ramacher from the Helmholtz Zentrum Hereon, share their knowledge on high-performance computing applications in environmental science. Learn about the critical impact of air pollution on human health, recognized by the World Health Organization as the world's largest environmental health threat. Discover the basic principles of pollution modeling, including emission modeling, pollutant transport, and exposure assessment. Gain insights into the challenges faced by environmental scientists in handling large datasets from various sources and the importance of computer science skills in this field. Examine practical, technical, and political examples that demonstrate the complexities of improving air quality, from data management issues to policy decisions. Understand state-of-the-art approaches for addressing air pollution and the interdisciplinary nature of this crucial environmental research.