Comparative analysis of GIS tools and data for the geographic distribution of Air Pollution: a case study

Rostyslav Konovod

Bachelor's thesis

Abstract:

This bachelor thesis explores the functions of different GIS tools and examines air pollution in the Czech Republic using them. The theoretical part provides an overview of selected GIS technologies, including ArcGIS, QGIS, and Google Earth Engine (GEE), and then summarises their capabilities for spatial analysis. It also discusses air pollutants, their sources, and their impact on human health. It also covers an analysis of various data sources, including satellite imagery, ground-based monitoring stations, and the best use cases for this data. In the practical part, air quality data was collected, analyzed, and mapped using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Insights, and ArcGIS StoryMaps, which were selected after tools comparison. The results include an interactive web application that presents key findings through maps, interactive histograms, and visualizations. The chosen tools from ArcGIS provided accurate analysis and effective data presentation. This study also demonstrates how GIS can support environmental monitoring related to air quality management. The findings may be helpful for policymakers and researchers in improving air quality management.

Keywords

GIS, ArcGIS, Air pollution, Emission sources, Dynamic layers

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 26. 3. 2025

Thesis defence

• Date of defence: 21. 5. 2025
• Supervisor: Ing. Jakub Konopásek, Ph.D.
• Reader: Adéla Hamplová, Ing.

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Faculty of Economics and Management

Bachelor programme:
Informatics