Prodevelop has announced the successful conclusion of the EIFFEL project, a research and development initiative integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and GEOSS (Global Earth Observation System of Systems) data.
Working jointly with the Balearic Islands Port Authority (BPA) and the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Prodevelop has developed an AI-driven application to monitor and predict air pollution caused by port activities. With more than 50,000 ship calls and millions of passengers passing through these ports annually, the project’s objective was to find ways to reduce the carbon footprint and minimise environmental impact in nearby urban areas.
The EIFFEL application combines historical GEOSS (Copernicus) data with real-time information from BPA’s air quality sensors and weather forecasts. It monitors pollutants like NO2, SO2, and particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5), providing predictions up to 72 hours in advance. This allows port authorities to make data-driven decisions to reduce emissions and manage pollution.
Although the project has concluded, the tools and methodologies developed will continue to aid in reducing port-related emissions and contribute to climate change mitigation efforts.
