Using Satellites to Track Indicators of Global Air Pollution and Climate Change Impacts: Lessons Learned From a NASA-Supported Science-Stakeholder Collaborative.
Susan C AnenbergMatilyn BindlMichael BrauerJuan J CastilloSandra CavalieriBryan N DuncanArlene M FioreRichard FullerDaniel L GoldbergDaven K HenzeJeremy HessTracey HollowayPeter JamesXiaomeng JinIyad KheirbekPatrick L KinneyYang LiuArash MoheghJonathan PatzMarcia P JimenezAnanya RoyDaniel Q TongKaty WalkerNick WattsJ Jason WestPublished in: GeoHealth (2020)
The 2018 NASA Health and Air Quality Applied Science Team (HAQAST) "Indicators" Tiger Team collaboration between NASA-supported scientists and civil society stakeholders aimed to develop satellite-derived global air pollution and climate indicators. This Commentary shares our experience and lessons learned. Together, the team developed methods to track wildfires, dust storms, pollen counts, urban green space, nitrogen dioxide concentrations and asthma burdens, tropospheric ozone concentrations, and urban particulate matter mortality. Participatory knowledge production can lead to more actionable information but requires time, flexibility, and continuous engagement. Ground measurements are still needed for ground truthing, and sustained collaboration over time remains a challenge.
Keyphrases
- particulate matter
- air pollution
- climate change
- lung function
- public health
- quality improvement
- palliative care
- human health
- healthcare
- health information
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- mental health
- social media
- cardiovascular events
- health risk
- type diabetes
- risk factors
- nitric oxide
- health risk assessment
- health promotion
- cystic fibrosis