MAPPING OF ATMOSPHERIC AIR POLLUTION IN THE TERRITORY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Abstract

The paper deals with issues related to the collection, analysis, and cartographic interpretation of data characterizingthe state of atmospheric air in the territory of the Russian Federation. As part of the study, a spatial analysis of the variability of theemissions structure was carried out. Using mathematical modeling and web mapping methods, the author obtained maps of pollutantemissions, types of emissions, concentrations of ‘main’ pollutants, and a complex index of atmospheric pollution. A component-bycomponent analysis of the emissions structure by regions of the Russian Federation identified the following types of the structure: fueland-energy, metallurgical, oil production, gas transportation, and multi-industry type (with the latter represented by two types – withhigh and low industrial potential). The technological approach used in this classification makes it possible to identify priority sourcesof pollutants (enterprises, industries) responsible for the formation of a particular level of pollution within a particular entity of theRussian Federation. For the spatial analysis of the pollution level, the concentrations of the main pollutants were calculated and, bycomprehensively analyzing the obtained cartographic material, 4 large areas of atmospheric air pollution were identified: Norilsk,Central Ural, Volga, Pechora-Vorkuta. Along with these, a local decrease in the quality of atmospheric air near large cities can benoted. The resulting cartographic material is presented on the Comfortable Environment geoportal (komfortsreda.udsu.ru) in the ‘Russia’ section. It may be of interest to the population both from a professional point of view (this concerning environmentalists, developers, etc.) and from a position of personal interest in choosing the most environmentally friendly areas of residence.