{"id":3301,"date":"2026-03-12T14:56:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T12:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/atmosphere\/?p=3301"},"modified":"2026-03-12T14:56:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T12:56:49","slug":"explore-barcelonas-atmospheric-carbon-dioxide-co2-concentrations-in-near-real-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/atmosphere\/2026\/03\/12\/explore-barcelonas-atmospheric-carbon-dioxide-co2-concentrations-in-near-real-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Barcelona\u2019s atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations in near real time!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover the Urban GHG Monitoring Network Dashboard, a platform providing near real-time (NRT) and historical observations of carbon dioxide (CO\u2082) across the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Interactive Map<\/strong><br>Visualize the geographic distribution of monitoring stations \u2014 including <strong>IDAEA, ICTA, Fabra, ICM, and UPC<\/strong> \u2014 and explore site-specific atmospheric measurements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc8 <strong>Track Temporal Patterns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time-series charts<\/strong> with monthly mean concentrations of CO<sub>2<\/sub>, highlighting seasonal trends and long-term changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diurnal cycle plots<\/strong> display average hourly variations, showcasing daily patterns driven by emissions and atmospheric processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf2c\ufe0f <strong>Understand Atmospheric Dynamics<\/strong><br>Simulated meteorological data, such as Planetary Boundary Layer (PBL) height and 10-meter wind speed, complement GHG measurements to provide insights into urban atmospheric mixing and transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Why It Matters<\/strong><br>This integrated dashboard is an essential tool for researchers, policymakers, and urban planners, supporting studies on emission sources, climate mitigation strategies, and urban carbon dynamics in Barcelona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uab.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/dashboards\/84a00068ac834d428aac0fc1ebe52f47\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/atmosphere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/692\/2026\/03\/Screenshot_2-2-1024x507.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/atmosphere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/692\/2026\/03\/Screenshot_2-2-1024x507.png 1024w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/atmosphere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/692\/2026\/03\/Screenshot_2-2-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/atmosphere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/692\/2026\/03\/Screenshot_2-2-768x381.png 768w, 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