Measuring devices have been installed on the observation balloon stationed on the Volyn Boulevard to determine the composition of the atmosphere as well as the meteorological conditions.
In addition to the fact that the balloon can change colors, we managed to obtain the approval of the European Aviation Safety Agency for our pictograms. Clouds will change their color depending on the state of the atmosphere, the state of the air according to the colors we are used to, i.e. green is good air, red is bad air. At the moment, we are showing data from the reference station of the Provincial Inspectorate for Environmental Protection from Dietla Street, which is closest to the balloon and shows the air condition in the center of Krakow. It is an educational function so that when we see, pass a balloon or see it in the air, we think that the air we breathe is simply important. It affects our health and a lot depends on us, our attitudes, whether we get on a bike or get on a big, heavy SUV and we will drive alone on the streets of Krakow. Such everyday decisions affect the air condition in Krakow.
Marek Kufel from Balon Widokowy
This company is responsible for balloon flights stationed on the Volyn boulevard near the building of the former Forum Hotel.
Measurements for the Copernicus Project
On the night of March 10-11, the crew of the Krakow sightseeing balloon together with a group of scientists from the AGH University of Science and Technology Stanisława Staszica in Krakow also conducted a campaign of aviation measurements. Many measuring devices have been installed on the balloon to determine the composition of the atmosphere as well as the meteorological conditions.
“On board the balloon there were, among others modern device for precise measurements of greenhouse gas concentrations (CO2, CH4, and H2O) G2311-f by Picarro, device for real-time determination of the fractional composition of suspended dust OPS3330 by TSI Inc. and a number of meteorological and auxiliary devices” – calculates in the office in Krakow.
The flights were performed from 12 to 8 am, at hourly intervals, to the maximum altitude resulting from meteorological conditions. “It was the first such measurement campaign in a balloon in Krakow and probably in Poland. The aim of the campaign was to investigate the vertical distribution of pollutants and trace gases in the urban atmosphere, which allowed for the validation of satellite data obtained from the European Copernicus project”, add the magistracy.
The campaign was organized as part of the EU research project CoCO2, funded by the Horizon2020 program, in which 25 partners from Europe participate.
Now we are waiting for the results of the research to be published by the office.
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