City of Austin Air Quality Division - Emissions Management Functionality
Subsystem Description
This Emissions Management Subsystem (EMMS) operates at a fixed location and may co-reside with the Traffic Management Subsystem or may operate in its own distinct location depending on regional preferences and priorities. This subsystem provides the capabilities for air quality managers to monitor and manage air quality. These capabilities include collecting emissions data from distributed emissions sensors within the roadway subsystem. These sensors monitor general air quality within each sector of the area and also monitor the emissions of individual vehicles on the roadway. The sector emissions measures are collected, processed, and used to identify sectors exceeding safe pollution levels. This information is provided to traffic management to implement strategies intended to reduce emissions in and around the problem areas. Emissions data associated with individual vehicles, supplied by the Roadway Subsystem, is also processed and monitored to identify vehicles that exceed standards. This subsystem provides any functions necessary to inform the violators and otherwise ensure timely compliance with emissions standards.
Functional Area: Emissions Data Collection
Collection and storage of air quality and emissions management information. For use by operations personnel or data archives in the region.
Functional Area: Emissions Data Management
Assimilation and storage of air quality measures and roadside collected emissions data; distribution for general traveler information or for use in demand management programs.