A real-time study of the sources of pollution in the Capital would be conducted by the University of Washington and the Delhi government over the next 18 months, a government statement said on Monday.
MoU signed
The government signed a memorandum of understanding with Washington University, St. Louis for the joint project that will collect real-time air pollution data, particularly particulate matter.
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and the University of Washington will carry out real-time sampling of PM 1, PM 2.5 and PM 10, the statement said, in addition to suggesting ways to minimise pollution.
Wireless sensors
For the study, wireless sensors would be deployed along with a specially developed algorithm.
“The real-time data will help policy development to regulate and improve the air quality, whereas the state of the art instrument demonstration will lead a path of capacity building development,” the government said.