The Challenge
The Bay Area Air District, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, and South Coast Air Quality Management District require industrial facilities to install, operate, and maintain near-real-time fenceline monitoring systems to ensure regulatory compliance and protect the health of nearby communities. When monitoring systems detect compounds above health thresholds, it becomes crucial to quickly determine their origin and how they may disperse over time.
Our Solution
Spheros developed AQ360©, a source receptor modeling platform designed to enhance environmental incident response and leverage the value of monitoring networks. AQ360© integrates local meteorological data with trajectory and dispersion modeling to help users rapidly identify likely emission sources and potential transport pathways. The platform’s intuitive interface enables clients to quickly explore scenarios and support informed communication with agencies and the public.
Results +What makes this unique
AQ360© strengthens situational awareness by combining modeling, monitoring data, and meteorological information into a unified decision support system. It helps facilities quickly narrow down probable emission sources, improving response times and transparency. Spheros’ software engineering and atmospheric science expertise ensure that AQ360© delivers scientifically robust, user friendly tools that support reliable decision making.