The Impact of Urban Trees on Air Pollution in Kirkuk City: A Gaussian Dispersion Model Approach
The city of Kirkuk is facing a real crisis in increasing air pollution due to the oil facilities and the lack of trees and their uneven distribution, which exacerbated the problem. This study aims to demonstrate the effect (size, type, and distribution) of urban trees on air pollution in Kirkuk, wi...
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The city of Kirkuk is facing a real crisis in increasing air pollution due to the oil facilities and the lack of trees and their uneven distribution, which exacerbated the problem. This study aims to demonstrate the effect (size, type, and distribution) of urban trees on air pollution in Kirkuk, with a focus on simulating the dispersion of pollutants resulting from the oil refinery. using the Gaussian dispersion model. We will assess the role of existing trees in reducing pollution and explore the potential benefits of planting new trees and their role in reducing air pollution. The study's results inform urban tree’s role in reducing air pollution and strategies for integrating them into city planning. The Gaussian model adds scientific rigor, accurately simulating and evaluating pollution distribution. This methodology serves as a strong basis for analyzing tree effects on air pollution in Kirkuk and other urban areas, aiding evidence-based decision-making to improve air quality and public health.
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| spelling | doaj-art-8f197c7c5b09448f8420fa6577b91c5b2025-08-24T13:09:34ZengNorthern Technical UniversityNTU Journal of Engineering and Technology2788-99712788-998X2023-12-012410.56286/ntujet.v2i4.602603The Impact of Urban Trees on Air Pollution in Kirkuk City: A Gaussian Dispersion Model ApproachAhmed Saeed Salih0Nihad Davut Hassan1Department of Surveying Engineering Techniques, Technical College of Kirkuk, Northern Technical UniversityNorthern Technical University The city of Kirkuk is facing a real crisis in increasing air pollution due to the oil facilities and the lack of trees and their uneven distribution, which exacerbated the problem. This study aims to demonstrate the effect (size, type, and distribution) of urban trees on air pollution in Kirkuk, with a focus on simulating the dispersion of pollutants resulting from the oil refinery. using the Gaussian dispersion model. We will assess the role of existing trees in reducing pollution and explore the potential benefits of planting new trees and their role in reducing air pollution. The study's results inform urban tree’s role in reducing air pollution and strategies for integrating them into city planning. The Gaussian model adds scientific rigor, accurately simulating and evaluating pollution distribution. This methodology serves as a strong basis for analyzing tree effects on air pollution in Kirkuk and other urban areas, aiding evidence-based decision-making to improve air quality and public health. https://journals.ntu.edu.iq/index.php/NTU-JET/article/view/602Urban trees, Air pollution, Gaussian dispersion model, Remote sensing, GIS. |
| spellingShingle | Ahmed Saeed Salih Nihad Davut Hassan The Impact of Urban Trees on Air Pollution in Kirkuk City: A Gaussian Dispersion Model Approach NTU Journal of Engineering and Technology Urban trees, Air pollution, Gaussian dispersion model, Remote sensing, GIS. |
| title | The Impact of Urban Trees on Air Pollution in Kirkuk City: A Gaussian Dispersion Model Approach |
| title_full | The Impact of Urban Trees on Air Pollution in Kirkuk City: A Gaussian Dispersion Model Approach |
| title_fullStr | The Impact of Urban Trees on Air Pollution in Kirkuk City: A Gaussian Dispersion Model Approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Impact of Urban Trees on Air Pollution in Kirkuk City: A Gaussian Dispersion Model Approach |
| title_short | The Impact of Urban Trees on Air Pollution in Kirkuk City: A Gaussian Dispersion Model Approach |
| title_sort | impact of urban trees on air pollution in kirkuk city a gaussian dispersion model approach |
| topic | Urban trees, Air pollution, Gaussian dispersion model, Remote sensing, GIS. |
| url | https://journals.ntu.edu.iq/index.php/NTU-JET/article/view/602 |
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