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Modelling the Cyclical Variability of Nitrogen Dioxide in Urban Areas of Poland, 2001–2021

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  • Szymon Ignaciuk

    (Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, ul. Akademicka 13, 20-950 Lublin, Poland)

  • Dorota Domagała

    (Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, ul. Akademicka 13, 20-950 Lublin, Poland)

  • Małgorzata Szczepanik

    (Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, ul. Akademicka 13, 20-950 Lublin, Poland)

Abstract

High concentrations of NO 2 in the air have a negative impact on human health, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes, as well as causing pulmonary oedema and weak heartbeat. The aim of this study was to develop a mathematical model describing the cyclical variability of NO 2 concentrations, which is crucial for risk assessment and preventive action planning. Based on long-term data from 47 measuring stations located throughout Poland, the sum of sines model was fitted, which reflected seasonal and cyclical fluctuations in NO 2 concentrations and allowed the identification of periods with the highest NO 2 values, especially in winter months and during traffic peaks. The results can be used to support environmental policy and decision-making on preventive measures, for example, related to traffic restrictions, as well as in sustainable urban planning and in the protection of public health and the environment, thereby contributing to the achievement of global sustainable development goals.

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  • Szymon Ignaciuk & Dorota Domagała & Małgorzata Szczepanik, 2025. "Modelling the Cyclical Variability of Nitrogen Dioxide in Urban Areas of Poland, 2001–2021," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(21), pages 1-17, October.
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