Title: The deterioration of materials from air pollution as derived from satellite and ground based observations,
Abstract: Dose-Response Functions (DRFs) are widely used in estimating corrosion and/or
soiling levels of materials used in constructions and cultural monuments. These
functions quantify the effects of air pollution and environmental parameters on
different materials through ground based measurements of specific air
pollutants and climatic parameters. Here, we propose a new approach where
available satellite observations are used instead of ground-based data. Through
this approach, the usage of DRFs is expanded in cases/areas where there is no
availability of in situ measurements, introducing also a totally new field
where satellite data can be shown to be very helpful. In the present work
satellite observations made by MODIS (MODerate resolution Imaging
Spectroradiometer) on board Terra and Aqua, OMI (Ozone Monitoring Instrument)
on board Aura and AIRS (Atmospheric Infrared Sounder) on board Aqua have been
used.