Impacts of Potted Tree Configurations on PM₂.₅ Concentration in the Field Lab Haarlemmermeer near Schiphol Airport
Tingxiao Li (Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions (AMS))
F.G.E. Wuite (Wageningen University & Research, TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
Martijn Lugten (Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions (AMS), TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
Benthe Thielen (Wageningen University & Research)
Hailin Zheng (Eindhoven University of Technology)
Zhikai Peng (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment, Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions (AMS))
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Abstract
This study examines the impact of potted tree configurations on PM₂.₅ concentrations from air traffic emissions near Schiphol Airport. Air quality sensors collected data between 2022 and 2024 at a field lab 5 km from the Kaagbaan runway. ENVI-met simulations were first validated and calibrated using ground-truth measurements under stable meteorological conditions, followed by simulations of PM₂.₅ concentrations across six tree configurations in the field lab. The 'V7_End_Dense' configuration achieved the greatest PM₂.₅ reduction, while 'V2_Dispersed' and 'V3_Double_Row' showed moderate effects. In contrast, 'V4_Exposed,' 'V5_Exposed_Dense,' and 'V6_Gate_Dense' unexpectedly hindered reduction, highlighting the complex interactions between wind corridors, tree layouts, and built environments. The findings emphasise the need for long-term ENVI-met validation against real measurements, as seasonal variations were not captured in short-term analyses. Despite limitations, the study provides practical guidance for urban designers, highlighting the nuanced role of green infrastructure in mitigating aircraft-induced air pollution and emphasising the complexity of wind and pollution dynamics in urban environments.