The Department of Ecology at the College of Science, University of Basrah, organized a seminar titled "Integrating Remote Sensing Techniques with Ground-Based Measurements for Monitoring and Analyzing Air Pollutants in Basrah Governorate."

The seminar, presented by postgraduate student Saja Fadhil Shawi, highlighted the importance of combining satellite data with ground-based measurements to monitor air pollutants and analyze their spatiotemporal distribution. This integration contributes to more accurate air quality assessments, supports environmental research, and aids in decision-making related to environmental protection.

The session covered the application of Sentinel-5P satellite data in monitoring air pollutant concentrations, as well as methods for verifying the accuracy of this data using ground-based MAX-DOAS instrument measurements. It also explored methodologies for analyzing spatiotemporal data and underscored the significance of this integrated approach for studying air quality in Basrah Governorate.