Air quality modelling
From detailed local scale dispersion modelling assessments in support of planning or permitting requirements through to national scale modelling for the UK Government and other international agencies, we support a comprehensive range of requirements.
Tools and services
Air quality measurements
Robust monitoring for understanding compliance with regulatory limits and designing effective and targeted actions to improve air quality
RapidAir® modelling software
Revolutionary computational speed for emissions baseline setting and road traffic scenario testing
Scenario modelling
A bespoke scenario-modelling tool to inform better policies on air pollutant emissions
Data visualisation & public engagement
Providing the latest data visualisation techniques to help you understand and communicate air pollution information to the public and relevant stakeholders.
MODUS data mangement suite
Robust, reliable and effective management of air quality data, enabling automated data collection, validation, quality assurance and dissemination through websites and apps.
uBreathe - free app for iPhone, iPad & Android
Giving you air pollution health advice where and when you need it most. A colour-coded UK map locates where you are to give you instant access to current and forecast air pollution information, complete with health advice and useful links.
Markets
This service is offered within the following sectors.
Discover our case studies
Designing a scenario-modelling tool to inform policy on air pollutant emissions
Ricardo appointed by Defra to develop and maintain UK Air Quality Emissions Scenario Modelling Tool
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Ricardo air quality expertise to help European Commission reduce premature deaths from air pollution
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Ricardo develops new dataset to help local authorities tackle the climate emergency
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