Modelling identified key exceedances of particulate matter in Denmark, suggesting further assessment is needed.
High-resolution air quality data are critical for exposure assessment, regulatory compliance, and urban planning. In this study, we present modelled annual mean concentrations of NO2, PM2.5, PM10, Black Carbon (BC), and particle number concentration (PNC) for all ~2.5 million Danish addresses in 2019 using the Air Quality at Your Street 2.0 system. The modelling framework combines coupled chemistry–transport models (DEHM/UBM/OSPM) with input from the Green Mobility Model and GPS-based vehicle speed data. Model outputs were evaluated against observations from the Danish Air Quality Monitoring Programme, showing strong agreement for NO2, PM2.5, PM10, and BC, but notable overestimation of PNC background levels and underestimation of street contributions. Indicative exceedances of NO2 EU limit values decreased markedly from 2012 to 2019, while exceedances of updated EU and WHO guidelines persist, especially for particulate matter. This work identifies key sources of model uncertainty and supports high-resolution national-scale assessment and citizen access via an interactive map.
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